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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16, 23.94 and 11.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16, 23.94 and 11.17 is: 16.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16 : 23.94 = 11.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16/23.94 = 11.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16x = 23.94 × 11.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16x = 267.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267.41/16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.71

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