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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.57, 22.86 and 12.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.57, 22.86 and 12.25 is: 16.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.57 : 22.86 = 12.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.57/22.86 = 12.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.57x = 22.86 × 12.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.57x = 280.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280.04/16.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.90

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