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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.54, 24.76 and 11.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.54, 24.76 and 11.93 is: 17.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.54 : 24.76 = 11.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.54/24.76 = 11.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.54x = 24.76 × 11.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.54x = 295.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295.45/16.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.87

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