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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.96, 23.41 and 9.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.96, 23.41 and 9.19 is: 12.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.96 : 23.41 = 9.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.96/23.41 = 9.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.96x = 23.41 × 9.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.96x = 215.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215.09/16.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.68

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