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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.70, 23.00 and 12.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.70, 23.00 and 12.58 is: 17.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.70 : 23.00 = 12.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.70/23.00 = 12.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.70x = 23.00 × 12.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.70x = 289.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289.22/16.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.32

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