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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.65, 22.97 and 10.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.65, 22.97 and 10.52 is: 14.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.65 : 22.97 = 10.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.65/22.97 = 10.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.65x = 22.97 × 10.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.65x = 241.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241.64/16.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.51

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