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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.59, 22.88 and 12.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.59, 22.88 and 12.49 is: 17.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.59 : 22.88 = 12.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.59/22.88 = 12.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.59x = 22.88 × 12.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.59x = 285.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285.77/16.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.23

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