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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.57, 22.86 and 10.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.57, 22.86 and 10.43 is: 14.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.57 : 22.86 = 10.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.57/22.86 = 10.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.57x = 22.86 × 10.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.57x = 238.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238.43/16.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.39

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