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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.62, 22.93 and 10.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.62, 22.93 and 10.48 is: 14.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.62 : 22.93 = 10.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.62/22.93 = 10.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.62x = 22.93 × 10.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.62x = 240.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240.22/16.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.45

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