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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.28, 24.36 and 11.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.28, 24.36 and 11.76 is: 17.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.28 : 24.36 = 11.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.28/24.36 = 11.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.28x = 24.36 × 11.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.28x = 286.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286.47/16.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.60

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