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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.91, 25.33 and 16.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.91, 25.33 and 16.65 is: 24.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.91 : 25.33 = 16.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.91/25.33 = 16.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.91x = 25.33 × 16.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.91x = 421.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421.74/16.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.94

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