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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.84, 16.30 and 9.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.84, 16.30 and 9.16 is: 13.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.84 : 16.30 = 9.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.84/16.30 = 9.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.84x = 16.30 × 9.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.84x = 149.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149.31/10.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.77

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