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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.73, 23.08 and 9.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.73, 23.08 and 9.82 is: 13.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.73 : 23.08 = 9.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.73/23.08 = 9.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.73x = 23.08 × 9.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.73x = 226.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226.51/16.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.54

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