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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.67, 23.01 and 11.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.67, 23.01 and 11.82 is: 16.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.67 : 23.01 = 11.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.67/23.01 = 11.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.67x = 23.01 × 11.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.67x = 271.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271.86/16.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.31

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