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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.85, 25.24 and 8.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.85, 25.24 and 8.27 is: 12.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.85 : 25.24 = 8.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.85/25.24 = 8.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.85x = 25.24 × 8.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.85x = 208.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208.73/16.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.39

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