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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.92, 25.24 and 16.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.92, 25.24 and 16.20 is: 24.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.92 : 25.24 = 16.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.92/25.24 = 16.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.92x = 25.24 × 16.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.92x = 408.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408.89/16.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.17

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