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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.99, 25.31 and 16.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.99, 25.31 and 16.17 is: 24.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.99 : 25.31 = 16.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.99/25.31 = 16.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.99x = 25.31 × 16.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.99x = 409.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409.21/16.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.09

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