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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.93, 25.39 and 8.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.93, 25.39 and 8.91 is: 13.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.93 : 25.39 = 8.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.93/25.39 = 8.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.93x = 25.39 × 8.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.93x = 226.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226.22/16.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.36

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