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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.94, 25.38 and 16.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.94, 25.38 and 16.67 is: 24.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.94 : 25.38 = 16.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.94/25.38 = 16.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.94x = 25.38 × 16.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.94x = 423.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423.15/16.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.98

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