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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.99, 25.49 and 6.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.99, 25.49 and 6.85 is: 10.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.99 : 25.49 = 6.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.99/25.49 = 6.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.99x = 25.49 × 6.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.99x = 174.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174.61/16.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.28

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