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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.71, 25.18 and 13.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.71, 25.18 and 13.74 is: 20.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.71 : 25.18 = 13.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.71/25.18 = 13.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.71x = 25.18 × 13.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.71x = 345.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345.97/16.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.70

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