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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.93, 25.38 and 12.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.93, 25.38 and 12.04 is: 18.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.93 : 25.38 = 12.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.93/25.38 = 12.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.93x = 25.38 × 12.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.93x = 305.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305.45/16.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.05

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