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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.85, 23.25 and 10.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.85, 23.25 and 10.29 is: 14.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.85 : 23.25 = 10.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.85/23.25 = 10.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.85x = 23.25 × 10.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.85x = 239.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239.24/16.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.20

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