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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.65, 24.96 and 9.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.65, 24.96 and 9.43 is: 14.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.65 : 24.96 = 9.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.65/24.96 = 9.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.65x = 24.96 × 9.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.65x = 235.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235.37/16.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.14

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