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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.58, 22.85 and 11.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.58, 22.85 and 11.96 is: 16.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.58 : 22.85 = 11.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.58/22.85 = 11.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.58x = 22.85 × 11.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.58x = 273.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273.29/16.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.48

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