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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.70, 23.04 and 9.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.70, 23.04 and 9.79 is: 13.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.70 : 23.04 = 9.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.70/23.04 = 9.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.70x = 23.04 × 9.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.70x = 225.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225.47/16.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.51

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