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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.91, 25.11 and 16.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.91, 25.11 and 16.10 is: 23.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.91 : 25.11 = 16.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.91/25.11 = 16.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.91x = 25.11 × 16.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.91x = 404.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404.24/16.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.91

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