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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.71, 25.09 and 10.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.71, 25.09 and 10.71 is: 16.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.71 : 25.09 = 10.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.71/25.09 = 10.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.71x = 25.09 × 10.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.71x = 268.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268.71/16.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.08

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