Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.83, 25.25 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 16.83, 25.25 and 6 is: 9.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16.83 : 25.25 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16.83/25.25 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16.83x = 25.25 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16.83x = 151.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151.52/16.83 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9.00
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