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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.90, 25.34 and 7.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.90, 25.34 and 7.89 is: 11.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.90 : 25.34 = 7.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.90/25.34 = 7.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.90x = 25.34 × 7.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.90x = 199.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199.93/16.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.83

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