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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.87, 25.43 and 16.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.87, 25.43 and 16.77 is: 25.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.87 : 25.43 = 16.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.87/25.43 = 16.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.87x = 25.43 × 16.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.87x = 426.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426.38/16.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.27

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