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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.87, 25.33 and 10.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.87, 25.33 and 10.47 is: 15.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.87 : 25.33 = 10.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.87/25.33 = 10.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.87x = 25.33 × 10.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.87x = 265.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265.21/16.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.72

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