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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.84, 25.22 and 10.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.84, 25.22 and 10.84 is: 16.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.84 : 25.22 = 10.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.84/25.22 = 10.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.84x = 25.22 × 10.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.84x = 273.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273.38/16.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.23

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