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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.92, 25.53 and 16.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.92, 25.53 and 16.18 is: 24.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.92 : 25.53 = 16.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.92/25.53 = 16.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.92x = 25.53 × 16.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.92x = 413.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413.08/16.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.41

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