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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.89, 23.26 and 12.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.89, 23.26 and 12.03 is: 16.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.89 : 23.26 = 12.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.89/23.26 = 12.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.89x = 23.26 × 12.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.89x = 279.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279.82/16.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.57

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