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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.03, 23.97 and 11.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.03, 23.97 and 11.73 is: 17.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.03 : 23.97 = 11.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.03/23.97 = 11.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.03x = 23.97 × 11.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.03x = 281.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281.13/16.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.54

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