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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.68, 25.04 and 7.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.68, 25.04 and 7.67 is: 11.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.68 : 25.04 = 7.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.68/25.04 = 7.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.68x = 25.04 × 7.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.68x = 191.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191.95/16.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.51

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