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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.43, 22.66 and 10.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.43, 22.66 and 10.28 is: 14.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.43 : 22.66 = 10.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.43/22.66 = 10.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.43x = 22.66 × 10.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.43x = 232.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232.98/16.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.18

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