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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.95, 25.40 and 8.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.95, 25.40 and 8.39 is: 12.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.95 : 25.40 = 8.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.95/25.40 = 8.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.95x = 25.40 × 8.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.95x = 212.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212.94/16.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.56

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