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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.84, 25.26 and 9.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.84, 25.26 and 9.25 is: 13.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.84 : 25.26 = 9.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.84/25.26 = 9.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.84x = 25.26 × 9.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.84x = 233.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233.66/16.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.88

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