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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.32, 22.53 and 10.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.32, 22.53 and 10.87 is: 15.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.32 : 22.53 = 10.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.32/22.53 = 10.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.32x = 22.53 × 10.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.32x = 245.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245.01/16.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.01

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