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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.53, 22.82 and 10.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.53, 22.82 and 10.07 is: 13.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.53 : 22.82 = 10.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.53/22.82 = 10.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.53x = 22.82 × 10.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.53x = 229.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229.68/16.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.89

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