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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.51, 16.51 and 12.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.51, 16.51 and 12.51 is: 16.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.51 : 16.51 = 12.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.51/16.51 = 12.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.51x = 16.51 × 12.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.51x = 206.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206.54/12.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.51

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