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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.85, 23.26 and 9.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.85, 23.26 and 9.57 is: 13.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.85 : 23.26 = 9.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.85/23.26 = 9.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.85x = 23.26 × 9.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.85x = 222.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222.60/16.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.21

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