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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.89, 23.30 and 10.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.89, 23.30 and 10.42 is: 14.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.89 : 23.30 = 10.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.89/23.30 = 10.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.89x = 23.30 × 10.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.89x = 242.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242.79/16.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.37

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