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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.77, 25.14 and 7.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.77, 25.14 and 7.14 is: 10.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.77 : 25.14 = 7.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.77/25.14 = 7.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.77x = 25.14 × 7.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.77x = 179.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179.34/16.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.69

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