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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.75, 25.14 and 15.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.75, 25.14 and 15.91 is: 23.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.75 : 25.14 = 15.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.75/25.14 = 15.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.75x = 25.14 × 15.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.75x = 399.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399.98/16.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.88

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