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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.94, 25.42 and 12.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.94, 25.42 and 12.42 is: 18.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.94 : 25.42 = 12.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.94/25.42 = 12.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.94x = 25.42 × 12.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.94x = 315.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315.72/16.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.64

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