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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.63, 22.89 and 12.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.63, 22.89 and 12.73 is: 17.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.63 : 22.89 = 12.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.63/22.89 = 12.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.63x = 22.89 × 12.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.63x = 291.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291.39/16.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.52

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