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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.65, 22.95 and 12.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.65, 22.95 and 12.57 is: 17.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.65 : 22.95 = 12.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.65/22.95 = 12.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.65x = 22.95 × 12.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.65x = 288.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288.48/16.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.33

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