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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.59, 25.01 and 16.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.59, 25.01 and 16.57 is: 24.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.59 : 25.01 = 16.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.59/25.01 = 16.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.59x = 25.01 × 16.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.59x = 414.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414.29/16.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.97

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