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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.34, 24.57 and 11.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.34, 24.57 and 11.27 is: 16.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.34 : 24.57 = 11.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.34/24.57 = 11.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.34x = 24.57 × 11.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.34x = 276.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276.97/16.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.96

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