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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.70, 24.99 and 12.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.70, 24.99 and 12.17 is: 18.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.70 : 24.99 = 12.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.70/24.99 = 12.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.70x = 24.99 × 12.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.70x = 304.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304.00/16.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.21

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