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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.72, 25.09 and 10.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.72, 25.09 and 10.29 is: 15.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.72 : 25.09 = 10.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.72/25.09 = 10.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.72x = 25.09 × 10.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.72x = 258.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258.12/16.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.44

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