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