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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.97, 23.41 and 12.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.97, 23.41 and 12.39 is: 17.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.97 : 23.41 = 12.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.97/23.41 = 12.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.97x = 23.41 × 12.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.97x = 290.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290.08/16.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.10

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