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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.98, 25.44 and 8.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.98, 25.44 and 8.96 is: 13.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.98 : 25.44 = 8.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.98/25.44 = 8.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.98x = 25.44 × 8.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.98x = 227.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227.82/16.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.42

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