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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.83, 25.24 and 12.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.83, 25.24 and 12.31 is: 18.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.83 : 25.24 = 12.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.83/25.24 = 12.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.83x = 25.24 × 12.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.83x = 310.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310.70/16.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.46

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