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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.59, 22.87 and 12.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.59, 22.87 and 12.22 is: 16.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.59 : 22.87 = 12.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.59/22.87 = 12.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.59x = 22.87 × 12.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.59x = 279.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279.36/16.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.84

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