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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.80, 25.23 and 9.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.80, 25.23 and 9.21 is: 13.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.80 : 25.23 = 9.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.80/25.23 = 9.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.80x = 25.23 × 9.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.80x = 232.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232.37/16.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.83

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