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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.91, 23.28 and 12.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.91, 23.28 and 12.05 is: 16.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.91 : 23.28 = 12.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.91/23.28 = 12.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.91x = 23.28 × 12.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.91x = 280.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280.41/16.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.59

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