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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.44, 24.64 and 11.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.44, 24.64 and 11.62 is: 17.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.44 : 24.64 = 11.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.44/24.64 = 11.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.44x = 24.64 × 11.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.44x = 286.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286.32/16.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.42

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