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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.97, 25.48 and 12.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.97, 25.48 and 12.45 is: 18.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.97 : 25.48 = 12.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.97/25.48 = 12.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.97x = 25.48 × 12.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.97x = 317.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317.23/16.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.69

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