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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.80, 25.03 and 16.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.80, 25.03 and 16.14 is: 24.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.80 : 25.03 = 16.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.80/25.03 = 16.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.80x = 25.03 × 16.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.80x = 403.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403.98/16.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.05

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