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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.61, 24.81 and 16.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.61, 24.81 and 16.25 is: 24.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.61 : 24.81 = 16.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.61/24.81 = 16.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.61x = 24.81 × 16.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.61x = 403.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403.12/16.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.28

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