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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.64, 22.97 and 10.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.64, 22.97 and 10.18 is: 14.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.64 : 22.97 = 10.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.64/22.97 = 10.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.64x = 22.97 × 10.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.64x = 233.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233.72/16.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.05

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