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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.74, 25.12 and 12.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.74, 25.12 and 12.75 is: 19.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.74 : 25.12 = 12.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.74/25.12 = 12.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.74x = 25.12 × 12.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.74x = 320.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320.28/16.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.14

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