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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.81, 23.18 and 10.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.81, 23.18 and 10.67 is: 14.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.81 : 23.18 = 10.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.81/23.18 = 10.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.81x = 23.18 × 10.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.81x = 247.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247.21/16.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.71

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