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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.34, 22.53 and 9.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.34, 22.53 and 9.87 is: 13.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.34 : 22.53 = 9.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.34/22.53 = 9.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.34x = 22.53 × 9.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.34x = 222.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222.26/16.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.61

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