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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.96, 25.59 and 16.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.96, 25.59 and 16.38 is: 24.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.96 : 25.59 = 16.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.96/25.59 = 16.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.96x = 25.59 × 16.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.96x = 419.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419.16/16.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.71

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