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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.88, 25.30 and 9.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.88, 25.30 and 9.66 is: 14.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.88 : 25.30 = 9.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.88/25.30 = 9.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.88x = 25.30 × 9.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.88x = 244.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244.40/16.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.48

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