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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.77, 24.80 and 16.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.77, 24.80 and 16.73 is: 24.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.77 : 24.80 = 16.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.77/24.80 = 16.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.77x = 24.80 × 16.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.77x = 414.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414.90/16.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.74

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