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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.64, 22.93 and 12.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.64, 22.93 and 12.32 is: 16.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.64 : 22.93 = 12.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.64/22.93 = 12.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.64x = 22.93 × 12.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.64x = 282.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282.50/16.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.98

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