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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.74, 25.05 and 11.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.74, 25.05 and 11.93 is: 17.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.74 : 25.05 = 11.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.74/25.05 = 11.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.74x = 25.05 × 11.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.74x = 298.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298.87/16.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.85

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