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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.54, 22.82 and 9.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.54, 22.82 and 9.63 is: 13.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.54 : 22.82 = 9.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.54/22.82 = 9.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.54x = 22.82 × 9.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.54x = 219.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219.76/16.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.29

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