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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.87, 25.27 and 10.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.87, 25.27 and 10.11 is: 15.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.87 : 25.27 = 10.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.87/25.27 = 10.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.87x = 25.27 × 10.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.87x = 255.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255.48/16.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.14

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