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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.83, 23.25 and 11.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.83, 23.25 and 11.31 is: 15.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.83 : 23.25 = 11.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.83/23.25 = 11.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.83x = 23.25 × 11.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.83x = 262.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262.96/16.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.62

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