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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.58, 22.88 and 11.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.58, 22.88 and 11.74 is: 16.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.58 : 22.88 = 11.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.58/22.88 = 11.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.58x = 22.88 × 11.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.58x = 268.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268.61/16.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.20

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