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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.62, 24.88 and 11.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.62, 24.88 and 11.80 is: 17.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.62 : 24.88 = 11.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.62/24.88 = 11.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.62x = 24.88 × 11.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.62x = 293.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293.47/16.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.66

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