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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.84, 23.23 and 10.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.84, 23.23 and 10.70 is: 14.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.84 : 23.23 = 10.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.84/23.23 = 10.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.84x = 23.23 × 10.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.84x = 248.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248.53/16.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.76

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