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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.08, 24.15 and 11.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.08, 24.15 and 11.59 is: 17.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.08 : 24.15 = 11.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.08/24.15 = 11.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.08x = 24.15 × 11.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.08x = 279.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279.95/16.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.41

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