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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.71, 23.04 and 12.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.71, 23.04 and 12.11 is: 16.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.71 : 23.04 = 12.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.71/23.04 = 12.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.71x = 23.04 × 12.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.71x = 278.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278.90/16.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.69

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