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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.69, 23.03 and 13.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.69, 23.03 and 13.00 is: 17.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.69 : 23.03 = 13.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.69/23.03 = 13.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.69x = 23.03 × 13.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.69x = 299.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299.45/16.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.94

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