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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.91, 23.33 and 10.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.91, 23.33 and 10.45 is: 14.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.91 : 23.33 = 10.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.91/23.33 = 10.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.91x = 23.33 × 10.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.91x = 243.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243.63/16.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.41

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