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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.99, 23.43 and 12.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.99, 23.43 and 12.07 is: 16.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.99 : 23.43 = 12.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.99/23.43 = 12.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.99x = 23.43 × 12.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.99x = 282.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282.80/16.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.65

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