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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.48, 22.74 and 10.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.48, 22.74 and 10.34 is: 14.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.48 : 22.74 = 10.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.48/22.74 = 10.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.48x = 22.74 × 10.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.48x = 235.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235.23/16.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.27

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