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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.89, 25.16 and 16.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.89, 25.16 and 16.75 is: 24.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.89 : 25.16 = 16.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.89/25.16 = 16.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.89x = 25.16 × 16.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.89x = 421.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421.38/16.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.95

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