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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.94, 23.36 and 12.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.94, 23.36 and 12.62 is: 17.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.94 : 23.36 = 12.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.94/23.36 = 12.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.94x = 23.36 × 12.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.94x = 294.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294.80/16.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.40

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