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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.17, 22.31 and 10.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.17, 22.31 and 10.72 is: 14.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.17 : 22.31 = 10.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.17/22.31 = 10.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.17x = 22.31 × 10.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.17x = 239.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239.00/16.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.78

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