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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.94, 23.37 and 10.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.94, 23.37 and 10.80 is: 14.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.94 : 23.37 = 10.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.94/23.37 = 10.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.94x = 23.37 × 10.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.94x = 252.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252.40/16.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.90

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