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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.69, 25.06 and 16.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.69, 25.06 and 16.17 is: 24.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.69 : 25.06 = 16.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.69/25.06 = 16.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.69x = 25.06 × 16.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.69x = 405.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405.33/16.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.29

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