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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.70, 23.05 and 9.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.70, 23.05 and 9.43 is: 13.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.70 : 23.05 = 9.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.70/23.05 = 9.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.70x = 23.05 × 9.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.70x = 217.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217.25/16.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.01

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