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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.29, 24.42 and 11.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.29, 24.42 and 11.76 is: 17.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.29 : 24.42 = 11.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.29/24.42 = 11.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.29x = 24.42 × 11.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.29x = 287.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287.18/16.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.63

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