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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.84, 16.17 and 9.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.84, 16.17 and 9.97 is: 14.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.84 : 16.17 = 9.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.84/16.17 = 9.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.84x = 16.17 × 9.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.84x = 161.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161.21/10.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.87

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