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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.81, 25.23 and 12.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.81, 25.23 and 12.01 is: 18.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.81 : 25.23 = 12.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.81/25.23 = 12.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.81x = 25.23 × 12.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.81x = 303.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303.01/16.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.03

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