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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.77, 25.03 and 14.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.77, 25.03 and 14.49 is: 21.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.77 : 25.03 = 14.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.77/25.03 = 14.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.77x = 25.03 × 14.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.77x = 362.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362.68/16.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.63

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