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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.25, 24.25 and 12.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.25, 24.25 and 12.43 is: 18.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.25 : 24.25 = 12.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.25/24.25 = 12.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.25x = 24.25 × 12.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.25x = 301.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301.33/16.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.55

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