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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.87, 25.32 and 6.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.87, 25.32 and 6.75 is: 10.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.87 : 25.32 = 6.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.87/25.32 = 6.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.87x = 25.32 × 6.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.87x = 170.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170.91/16.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.13

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