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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.70, 25 and 13.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.70, 25 and 13.86 is: 20.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.70 : 25 = 13.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.70/25 = 13.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.70x = 25 × 13.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.70x = 346.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346.50/16.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.75

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