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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.47, 22.74 and 11.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.47, 22.74 and 11.31 is: 15.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.47 : 22.74 = 11.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.47/22.74 = 11.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.47x = 22.74 × 11.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.47x = 257.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257.06/16.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.61

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