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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.47, 24.60 and 11.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.47, 24.60 and 11.62 is: 17.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.47 : 24.60 = 11.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.47/24.60 = 11.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.47x = 24.60 × 11.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.47x = 285.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285.85/16.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.36

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