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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.48, 22.73 and 10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.48, 22.73 and 10 is: 13.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.48 : 22.73 = 10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.48/22.73 = 10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.48x = 22.73 × 10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.48x = 227.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227.25/16.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.79

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