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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.83, 23.23 and 12.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.83, 23.23 and 12.47 is: 17.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.83 : 23.23 = 12.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.83/23.23 = 12.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.83x = 23.23 × 12.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.83x = 289.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289.68/16.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.21

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