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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.47, 24.74 and 11.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.47, 24.74 and 11.43 is: 17.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.47 : 24.74 = 11.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.47/24.74 = 11.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.47x = 24.74 × 11.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.47x = 282.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282.72/16.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.17

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