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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.85, 25.19 and 12.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.85, 25.19 and 12.57 is: 18.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.85 : 25.19 = 12.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.85/25.19 = 12.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.85x = 25.19 × 12.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.85x = 316.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316.67/16.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.79

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