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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.40, 24.60 and 9.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.40, 24.60 and 9.17 is: 13.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.40 : 24.60 = 9.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.40/24.60 = 9.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.40x = 24.60 × 9.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.40x = 225.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225.64/16.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.76

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