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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.74, 25.04 and 15.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.74, 25.04 and 15.70 is: 23.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.74 : 25.04 = 15.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.74/25.04 = 15.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.74x = 25.04 × 15.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.74x = 393.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393.13/16.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.48

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