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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.16, 49.67 and 16.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.16, 49.67 and 16.86 is: 25.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.16 : 49.67 = 16.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.16/49.67 = 16.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.16x = 49.67 × 16.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.16x = 837.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837.29/33.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.25

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