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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.66, 23 and 9.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.66, 23 and 9.76 is: 13.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.66 : 23 = 9.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.66/23 = 9.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.66x = 23 × 9.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.66x = 224.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224.48/16.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.47

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