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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.69, 25.05 and 16.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.69, 25.05 and 16.35 is: 24.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.69 : 25.05 = 16.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.69/25.05 = 16.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.69x = 25.05 × 16.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.69x = 409.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409.59/16.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.54

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