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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.80, 23.18 and 9.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.80, 23.18 and 9.52 is: 13.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.80 : 23.18 = 9.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.80/23.18 = 9.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.80x = 23.18 × 9.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.80x = 220.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220.65/16.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.13

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