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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.96, 23.36 and 12.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.96, 23.36 and 12.35 is: 17.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.96 : 23.36 = 12.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.96/23.36 = 12.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.96x = 23.36 × 12.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.96x = 288.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288.60/16.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.02

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