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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.91, 25.41 and 10.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.91, 25.41 and 10.50 is: 15.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.91 : 25.41 = 10.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.91/25.41 = 10.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.91x = 25.41 × 10.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.91x = 266.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266.81/16.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.78

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