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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.82, 25.16 and 11.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.82, 25.16 and 11.72 is: 17.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.82 : 25.16 = 11.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.82/25.16 = 11.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.82x = 25.16 × 11.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.82x = 294.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294.88/16.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.54

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