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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.82, 25.21 and 12.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.82, 25.21 and 12.31 is: 18.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.82 : 25.21 = 12.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.82/25.21 = 12.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.82x = 25.21 × 12.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.82x = 310.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310.29/16.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.45

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