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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.75, 23.13 and 12.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.75, 23.13 and 12.46 is: 17.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.75 : 23.13 = 12.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.75/23.13 = 12.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.75x = 23.13 × 12.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.75x = 288.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288.20/16.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.21

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