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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.70, 25.16 and 16.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.70, 25.16 and 16.13 is: 24.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.70 : 25.16 = 16.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.70/25.16 = 16.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.70x = 25.16 × 16.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.70x = 405.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405.83/16.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.30

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