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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.81, 25.17 and 16.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.81, 25.17 and 16.78 is: 25.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.81 : 25.17 = 16.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.81/25.17 = 16.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.81x = 25.17 × 16.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.81x = 422.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422.35/16.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.13

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