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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.52, 24.80 and 12.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.52, 24.80 and 12.74 is: 19.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.52 : 24.80 = 12.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.52/24.80 = 12.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.52x = 24.80 × 12.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.52x = 315.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315.95/16.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.13

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