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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.93, 25.57 and 16.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.93, 25.57 and 16.93 is: 25.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.93 : 25.57 = 16.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.93/25.57 = 16.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.93x = 25.57 × 16.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.93x = 432.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432.90/16.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.57

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