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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.88, 25.45 and 16.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.88, 25.45 and 16.16 is: 24.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.88 : 25.45 = 16.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.88/25.45 = 16.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.88x = 25.45 × 16.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.88x = 411.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411.10/16.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.36

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