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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.73, 25.12 and 12.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.73, 25.12 and 12.24 is: 18.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.73 : 25.12 = 12.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.73/25.12 = 12.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.73x = 25.12 × 12.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.73x = 307.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307.41/16.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.37

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