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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.73, 25.07 and 15.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.73, 25.07 and 15.97 is: 23.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.73 : 25.07 = 15.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.73/25.07 = 15.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.73x = 25.07 × 15.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.73x = 400.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400.23/16.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.92

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