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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.92, 25.40 and 12.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.92, 25.40 and 12.63 is: 18.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.92 : 25.40 = 12.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.92/25.40 = 12.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.92x = 25.40 × 12.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.92x = 320.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320.74/16.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.96

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