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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.99, 23.46 and 12.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.99, 23.46 and 12.16 is: 16.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.99 : 23.46 = 12.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.99/23.46 = 12.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.99x = 23.46 × 12.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.99x = 285.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285.27/16.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.79

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