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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.75, 23.07 and 11.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.75, 23.07 and 11.28 is: 15.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.75 : 23.07 = 11.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.75/23.07 = 11.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.75x = 23.07 × 11.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.75x = 260.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260.20/16.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.54

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