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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.90, 25.17 and 16.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.90, 25.17 and 16.27 is: 24.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.90 : 25.17 = 16.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.90/25.17 = 16.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.90x = 25.17 × 16.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.90x = 409.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409.52/16.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.23

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