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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.66, 25.12 and 16.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.66, 25.12 and 16.01 is: 24.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.66 : 25.12 = 16.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.66/25.12 = 16.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.66x = 25.12 × 16.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.66x = 402.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402.17/16.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.14

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