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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.77, 25.14 and 10.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.77, 25.14 and 10.77 is: 16.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.77 : 25.14 = 10.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.77/25.14 = 10.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.77x = 25.14 × 10.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.77x = 270.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270.70/16.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.14

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