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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.69, 25.03 and 6

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.69, 25.03 and 6 is: 9

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.69 : 25.03 = 6 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.69/25.03 = 6/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.69x = 25.03 × 6
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.69x = 150.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150.19/16.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9

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