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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.83, 23.22 and 11.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.83, 23.22 and 11.65 is: 16.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.83 : 23.22 = 11.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.83/23.22 = 11.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.83x = 23.22 × 11.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.83x = 270.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270.51/16.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.07

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