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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.79, 23.17 and 9.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.79, 23.17 and 9.51 is: 13.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.79 : 23.17 = 9.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.79/23.17 = 9.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.79x = 23.17 × 9.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.79x = 220.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220.36/16.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.13

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