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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.89, 25.27 and 12.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.89, 25.27 and 12.36 is: 18.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.89 : 25.27 = 12.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.89/25.27 = 12.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.89x = 25.27 × 12.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.89x = 312.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312.34/16.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.49

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