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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.69, 25.03 and 12.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.69, 25.03 and 12.42 is: 18.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.69 : 25.03 = 12.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.69/25.03 = 12.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.69x = 25.03 × 12.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.69x = 310.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310.84/16.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.63

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