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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.43, 22.69 and 10.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.43, 22.69 and 10.30 is: 14.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.43 : 22.69 = 10.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.43/22.69 = 10.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.43x = 22.69 × 10.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.43x = 233.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233.62/16.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.22

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