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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.76, 25.13 and 7.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.76, 25.13 and 7.74 is: 11.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.76 : 25.13 = 7.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.76/25.13 = 7.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.76x = 25.13 × 7.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.76x = 194.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194.53/16.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.60

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