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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.95, 23.34 and 12.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.95, 23.34 and 12.09 is: 16.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.95 : 23.34 = 12.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.95/23.34 = 12.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.95x = 23.34 × 12.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.95x = 282.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282.18/16.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.65

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