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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.93, 25.42 and 16.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.93, 25.42 and 16.56 is: 24.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.93 : 25.42 = 16.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.93/25.42 = 16.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.93x = 25.42 × 16.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.93x = 420.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420.96/16.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.86

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