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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.93, 25.51 and 16.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.93, 25.51 and 16.84 is: 25.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.93 : 25.51 = 16.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.93/25.51 = 16.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.93x = 25.51 × 16.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.93x = 429.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429.59/16.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.37

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