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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.74, 25.04 and 13.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.74, 25.04 and 13.77 is: 20.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.74 : 25.04 = 13.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.74/25.04 = 13.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.74x = 25.04 × 13.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.74x = 344.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344.84/16.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.60

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