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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.80, 25.17 and 9.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.80, 25.17 and 9.19 is: 13.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.80 : 25.17 = 9.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.80/25.17 = 9.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.80x = 25.17 × 9.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.80x = 231.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231.31/16.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.77

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