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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.82, 23.17 and 13.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.82, 23.17 and 13.18 is: 18.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.82 : 23.17 = 13.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.82/23.17 = 13.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.82x = 23.17 × 13.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.82x = 305.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305.38/16.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.16

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