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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.73, 23.10 and 10.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.73, 23.10 and 10.59 is: 14.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.73 : 23.10 = 10.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.73/23.10 = 10.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.73x = 23.10 × 10.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.73x = 244.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244.58/16.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.62

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