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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.77, 25.12 and 15.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.77, 25.12 and 15.25 is: 22.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.77 : 25.12 = 15.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.77/25.12 = 15.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.77x = 25.12 × 15.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.77x = 383.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383.08/16.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.84

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