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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.40, 24.63 and 9.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.40, 24.63 and 9.65 is: 14.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.40 : 24.63 = 9.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.40/24.63 = 9.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.40x = 24.63 × 9.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.40x = 237.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237.68/16.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.49

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