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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.38, 24.56 and 11.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.38, 24.56 and 11.31 is: 16.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.38 : 24.56 = 11.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.38/24.56 = 11.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.38x = 24.56 × 11.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.38x = 277.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277.72/16.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.96

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