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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.92, 23.35 and 12.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.92, 23.35 and 12.81 is: 17.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.92 : 23.35 = 12.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.92/23.35 = 12.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.92x = 23.35 × 12.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.92x = 299.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299.11/16.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.68

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