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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.98, 25.46 and 16.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.98, 25.46 and 16.38 is: 24.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.98 : 25.46 = 16.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.98/25.46 = 16.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.98x = 25.46 × 16.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.98x = 417.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417.03/16.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.56

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