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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.79, 23.10 and 11.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.79, 23.10 and 11.93 is: 16.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.79 : 23.10 = 11.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.79/23.10 = 11.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.79x = 23.10 × 11.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.79x = 275.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275.47/16.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.41

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