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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.79, 23.15 and 12.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.79, 23.15 and 12.69 is: 17.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.79 : 23.15 = 12.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.79/23.15 = 12.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.79x = 23.15 × 12.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.79x = 293.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293.71/16.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.50

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