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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.86, 25.29 and 8.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.86, 25.29 and 8.82 is: 13.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.86 : 25.29 = 8.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.86/25.29 = 8.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.86x = 25.29 × 8.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.86x = 223.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223.06/16.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.23

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