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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.66, 24.96 and 12.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.66, 24.96 and 12.86 is: 19.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.66 : 24.96 = 12.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.66/24.96 = 12.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.66x = 24.96 × 12.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.66x = 320.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320.99/16.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.27

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