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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.79, 25.19 and 8.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.79, 25.19 and 8.23 is: 12.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.79 : 25.19 = 8.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.79/25.19 = 8.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.79x = 25.19 × 8.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.79x = 207.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207.21/16.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.34

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