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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.79, 25.19 and 12.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.79, 25.19 and 12.52 is: 18.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.79 : 25.19 = 12.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.79/25.19 = 12.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.79x = 25.19 × 12.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.79x = 315.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315.35/16.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.78

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