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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.83, 23.23 and 11.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.83, 23.23 and 11.99 is: 16.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.83 : 23.23 = 11.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.83/23.23 = 11.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.83x = 23.23 × 11.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.83x = 278.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278.53/16.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.55

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