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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.71, 25.04 and 12.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.71, 25.04 and 12.18 is: 18.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.71 : 25.04 = 12.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.71/25.04 = 12.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.71x = 25.04 × 12.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.71x = 305.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305.11/16.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.26

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