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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.91, 23.34 and 9.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.91, 23.34 and 9.64 is: 13.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.91 : 23.34 = 9.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.91/23.34 = 9.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.91x = 23.34 × 9.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.91x = 224.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224.88/16.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.30

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