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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.72, 25.05 and 11.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.72, 25.05 and 11.29 is: 16.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.72 : 25.05 = 11.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.72/25.05 = 11.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.72x = 25.05 × 11.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.72x = 282.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282.81/16.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.91

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