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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.87, 25.24 and 10.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.87, 25.24 and 10.44 is: 15.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.87 : 25.24 = 10.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.87/25.24 = 10.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.87x = 25.24 × 10.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.87x = 263.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263.48/16.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.62

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