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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.25, 24.35 and 12.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.25, 24.35 and 12.86 is: 19.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.25 : 24.35 = 12.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.25/24.35 = 12.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.25x = 24.35 × 12.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.25x = 313.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313.12/16.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.27

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