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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.63, 22.95 and 10.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.63, 22.95 and 10.81 is: 14.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.63 : 22.95 = 10.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.63/22.95 = 10.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.63x = 22.95 × 10.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.63x = 247.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247.97/16.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.91

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