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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.93, 25.37 and 9.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.93, 25.37 and 9.32 is: 13.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.93 : 25.37 = 9.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.93/25.37 = 9.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.93x = 25.37 × 9.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.93x = 236.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236.32/16.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.96

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