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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.82, 23.19 and 12.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.82, 23.19 and 12.50 is: 17.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.82 : 23.19 = 12.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.82/23.19 = 12.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.82x = 23.19 × 12.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.82x = 289.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289.88/16.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.23

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