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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.97, 23.41 and 13.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.97, 23.41 and 13.08 is: 18.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.97 : 23.41 = 13.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.97/23.41 = 13.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.97x = 23.41 × 13.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.97x = 306.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306.21/16.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.05

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