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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.89, 25.47 and 16.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.89, 25.47 and 16.53 is: 24.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.89 : 25.47 = 16.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.89/25.47 = 16.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.89x = 25.47 × 16.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.89x = 421.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421.02/16.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.93

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