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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.20, 22.33 and 10.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.20, 22.33 and 10.74 is: 14.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.20 : 22.33 = 10.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.20/22.33 = 10.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.20x = 22.33 × 10.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.20x = 239.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239.82/16.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.80

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