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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.81, 25.18 and 10.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.81, 25.18 and 10.73 is: 16.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.81 : 25.18 = 10.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.81/25.18 = 10.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.81x = 25.18 × 10.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.81x = 270.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270.22/16.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.08

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