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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.82, 23.21 and 11.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.82, 23.21 and 11.00 is: 15.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.82 : 23.21 = 11.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.82/23.21 = 11.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.82x = 23.21 × 11.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.82x = 255.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255.22/16.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.17

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