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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.94, 25.28 and 16.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.94, 25.28 and 16.62 is: 24.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.94 : 25.28 = 16.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.94/25.28 = 16.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.94x = 25.28 × 16.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.94x = 420.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420.15/16.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.80

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