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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.43, 16.93 and 12.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.43, 16.93 and 12.37 is: 16.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.43 : 16.93 = 12.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.43/16.93 = 12.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.43x = 16.93 × 12.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.43x = 209.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209.42/12.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.85

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