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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.88, 25.23 and 12.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.88, 25.23 and 12.55 is: 18.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.88 : 25.23 = 12.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.88/25.23 = 12.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.88x = 25.23 × 12.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.88x = 316.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316.73/16.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.76

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