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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.60, 22.84 and 12.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.60, 22.84 and 12.96 is: 17.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.60 : 22.84 = 12.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.60/22.84 = 12.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.60x = 22.84 × 12.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.60x = 296.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296.01/16.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.83

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