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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.70, 24.92 and 16.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.70, 24.92 and 16.29 is: 24.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.70 : 24.92 = 16.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.70/24.92 = 16.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.70x = 24.92 × 16.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.70x = 405.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405.95/16.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.31

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