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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.92, 25.20 and 16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.92, 25.20 and 16 is: 23.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.92 : 25.20 = 16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.92/25.20 = 16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.92x = 25.20 × 16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.92x = 403.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403.20/16.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.83

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