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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.68, 25.17 and 16.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.68, 25.17 and 16.02 is: 24.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.68 : 25.17 = 16.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.68/25.17 = 16.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.68x = 25.17 × 16.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.68x = 403.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403.22/16.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.17

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