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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.67, 23.01 and 9.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.67, 23.01 and 9.76 is: 13.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.67 : 23.01 = 9.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.67/23.01 = 9.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.67x = 23.01 × 9.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.67x = 224.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224.58/16.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.47

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