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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.79, 25.19 and 9.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.79, 25.19 and 9.21 is: 13.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.79 : 25.19 = 9.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.79/25.19 = 9.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.79x = 25.19 × 9.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.79x = 231.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231.95/16.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.82

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