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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.70, 25.10 and 16.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.70, 25.10 and 16.62 is: 24.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.70 : 25.10 = 16.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.70/25.10 = 16.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.70x = 25.10 × 16.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.70x = 417.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417.16/16.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.98

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