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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.95, 23.39 and 10.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.95, 23.39 and 10.40 is: 14.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.95 : 23.39 = 10.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.95/23.39 = 10.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.95x = 23.39 × 10.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.95x = 243.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243.14/16.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.34

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