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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.61, 24.90 and 11.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.61, 24.90 and 11.55 is: 17.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.61 : 24.90 = 11.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.61/24.90 = 11.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.61x = 24.90 × 11.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.61x = 287.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287.51/16.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.31

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