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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.30, 22.50 and 10.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.30, 22.50 and 10.86 is: 14.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.30 : 22.50 = 10.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.30/22.50 = 10.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.30x = 22.50 × 10.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.30x = 244.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244.35/16.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.99

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