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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.02, 23.97 and 11.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.02, 23.97 and 11.75 is: 17.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.02 : 23.97 = 11.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.02/23.97 = 11.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.02x = 23.97 × 11.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.02x = 281.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281.59/16.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.58

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