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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.67, 24.99 and 11.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.67, 24.99 and 11.60 is: 17.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.67 : 24.99 = 11.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.67/24.99 = 11.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.67x = 24.99 × 11.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.67x = 289.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289.76/16.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.39

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