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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.81, 23.20 and 10.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.81, 23.20 and 10.34 is: 14.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.81 : 23.20 = 10.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.81/23.20 = 10.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.81x = 23.20 × 10.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.81x = 239.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239.89/16.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.27

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