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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.72, 25.08 and 8.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.72, 25.08 and 8.16 is: 12.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.72 : 25.08 = 8.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.72/25.08 = 8.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.72x = 25.08 × 8.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.72x = 204.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204.65/16.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.24

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