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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.63, 22.92 and 12.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.63, 22.92 and 12.02 is: 16.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.63 : 22.92 = 12.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.63/22.92 = 12.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.63x = 22.92 × 12.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.63x = 275.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275.50/16.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.57

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