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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.72, 25.10 and 14.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.72, 25.10 and 14.08 is: 21.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.72 : 25.10 = 14.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.72/25.10 = 14.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.72x = 25.10 × 14.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.72x = 353.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353.41/16.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.14

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