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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.69, 23.03 and 12.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.69, 23.03 and 12.82 is: 17.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.69 : 23.03 = 12.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.69/23.03 = 12.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.69x = 23.03 × 12.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.69x = 295.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295.24/16.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.69

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