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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.74, 25.12 and 6.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.74, 25.12 and 6.61 is: 9.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.74 : 25.12 = 6.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.74/25.12 = 6.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.74x = 25.12 × 6.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.74x = 165.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165.97/16.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.91

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