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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.56, 24.77 and 12.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.56, 24.77 and 12.73 is: 19.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.56 : 24.77 = 12.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.56/24.77 = 12.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.56x = 24.77 × 12.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.56x = 315.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315.32/16.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.04

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