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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.86, 25.28 and 4.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.86, 25.28 and 4.83 is: 7.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.86 : 25.28 = 4.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.86/25.28 = 4.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.86x = 25.28 × 4.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.86x = 122.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122.10/16.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.24

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