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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.69, 22.97 and 12.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.69, 22.97 and 12.59 is: 17.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.69 : 22.97 = 12.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.69/22.97 = 12.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.69x = 22.97 × 12.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.69x = 289.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289.11/16.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.32

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