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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.55, 22.82 and 12.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.55, 22.82 and 12.17 is: 16.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.55 : 22.82 = 12.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.55/22.82 = 12.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.55x = 22.82 × 12.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.55x = 277.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277.54/16.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.78

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