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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.89, 25.49 and 16.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.89, 25.49 and 16.56 is: 24.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.89 : 25.49 = 16.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.89/25.49 = 16.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.89x = 25.49 × 16.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.89x = 422.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422.03/16.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.99

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