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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.91, 25.19 and 16.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.91, 25.19 and 16.81 is: 25.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.91 : 25.19 = 16.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.91/25.19 = 16.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.91x = 25.19 × 16.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.91x = 423.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423.31/16.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.04

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