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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.77, 25.09 and 16.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.77, 25.09 and 16.41 is: 24.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.77 : 25.09 = 16.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.77/25.09 = 16.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.77x = 25.09 × 16.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.77x = 411.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411.73/16.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.55

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