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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.77, 23.15 and 9.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.77, 23.15 and 9.40 is: 12.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.77 : 23.15 = 9.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.77/23.15 = 9.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.77x = 23.15 × 9.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.77x = 217.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217.52/16.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.97

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