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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.97, 25.46 and 12.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.97, 25.46 and 12.48 is: 18.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.97 : 25.46 = 12.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.97/25.46 = 12.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.97x = 25.46 × 12.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.97x = 317.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317.68/16.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.72

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