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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.83, 23.24 and 11.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.83, 23.24 and 11.00 is: 15.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.83 : 23.24 = 11.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.83/23.24 = 11.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.83x = 23.24 × 11.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.83x = 255.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255.73/16.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.19

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