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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.97, 25.29 and 16.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.97, 25.29 and 16.61 is: 24.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.97 : 25.29 = 16.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.97/25.29 = 16.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.97x = 25.29 × 16.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.97x = 419.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419.94/16.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.75

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