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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.98, 25.32 and 16.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.98, 25.32 and 16.29 is: 24.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.98 : 25.32 = 16.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.98/25.32 = 16.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.98x = 25.32 × 16.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.98x = 412.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412.46/16.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.29

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