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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.71, 22.98 and 12.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.71, 22.98 and 12.99 is: 17.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.71 : 22.98 = 12.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.71/22.98 = 12.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.71x = 22.98 × 12.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.71x = 298.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298.65/16.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.88

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