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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.99, 23.46 and 13.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.99, 23.46 and 13.55 is: 18.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.99 : 23.46 = 13.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.99/23.46 = 13.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.99x = 23.46 × 13.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.99x = 317.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317.88/16.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.71

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