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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.68, 25.11 and 11.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.68, 25.11 and 11.64 is: 17.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.68 : 25.11 = 11.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.68/25.11 = 11.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.68x = 25.11 × 11.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.68x = 292.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292.22/16.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.52

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