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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.49, 24.68 and 11.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.49, 24.68 and 11.97 is: 17.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.49 : 24.68 = 11.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.49/24.68 = 11.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.49x = 24.68 × 11.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.49x = 295.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295.42/16.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.92

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