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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.94, 23.38 and 12.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.94, 23.38 and 12.58 is: 17.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.94 : 23.38 = 12.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.94/23.38 = 12.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.94x = 23.38 × 12.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.94x = 294.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294.12/16.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.36

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