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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.76, 25.08 and 9.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.76, 25.08 and 9.12 is: 13.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.76 : 25.08 = 9.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.76/25.08 = 9.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.76x = 25.08 × 9.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.76x = 228.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228.73/16.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.65

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