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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.84, 23.20 and 12.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.84, 23.20 and 12.75 is: 17.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.84 : 23.20 = 12.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.84/23.20 = 12.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.84x = 23.20 × 12.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.84x = 295.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295.80/16.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.57

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