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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.38, 22.61 and 9.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.38, 22.61 and 9.83 is: 13.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.38 : 22.61 = 9.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.38/22.61 = 9.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.38x = 22.61 × 9.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.38x = 222.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222.09/16.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.56

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