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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.62, 22.92 and 12.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.62, 22.92 and 12.24 is: 16.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.62 : 22.92 = 12.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.62/22.92 = 12.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.62x = 22.92 × 12.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.62x = 280.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280.54/16.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.88

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