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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.89, 25.28 and 16.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.89, 25.28 and 16.01 is: 23.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.89 : 25.28 = 16.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.89/25.28 = 16.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.89x = 25.28 × 16.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.89x = 404.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404.73/16.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.96

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