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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.96, 25.34 and 16.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.96, 25.34 and 16.86 is: 25.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.96 : 25.34 = 16.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.96/25.34 = 16.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.96x = 25.34 × 16.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.96x = 427.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427.23/16.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.19

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