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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.76, 25.08 and 16.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.76, 25.08 and 16.08 is: 24.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.76 : 25.08 = 16.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.76/25.08 = 16.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.76x = 25.08 × 16.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.76x = 403.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403.29/16.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.06

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