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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.99, 25.30 and 16.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.99, 25.30 and 16.78 is: 24.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.99 : 25.30 = 16.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.99/25.30 = 16.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.99x = 25.30 × 16.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.99x = 424.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424.53/16.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.99

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