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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.52, 22.79 and 9.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.52, 22.79 and 9.96 is: 13.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.52 : 22.79 = 9.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.52/22.79 = 9.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.52x = 22.79 × 9.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.52x = 227.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227.01/16.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.75

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