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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.83, 25.20 and 11.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.83, 25.20 and 11.02 is: 16.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.83 : 25.20 = 11.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.83/25.20 = 11.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.83x = 25.20 × 11.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.83x = 277.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277.73/16.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.50

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