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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.89, 23.28 and 12.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.89, 23.28 and 12.57 is: 17.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.89 : 23.28 = 12.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.89/23.28 = 12.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.89x = 23.28 × 12.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.89x = 292.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292.63/16.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.33

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