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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.60, 25.04 and 16.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.60, 25.04 and 16.60 is: 25.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.60 : 25.04 = 16.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.60/25.04 = 16.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.60x = 25.04 × 16.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.60x = 415.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415.66/16.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.04

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