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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.16, 23.70 and 12.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.16, 23.70 and 12.33 is: 17.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.16 : 23.70 = 12.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.16/23.70 = 12.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.16x = 23.70 × 12.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.16x = 292.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292.22/17.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.03

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