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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.76, 25.16 and 9.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.76, 25.16 and 9.64 is: 14.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.76 : 25.16 = 9.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.76/25.16 = 9.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.76x = 25.16 × 9.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.76x = 242.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242.54/16.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.47

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