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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.77, 23.15 and 10.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.77, 23.15 and 10.63 is: 14.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.77 : 23.15 = 10.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.77/23.15 = 10.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.77x = 23.15 × 10.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.77x = 246.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246.12/16.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.68

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