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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.87, 23.29 and 11.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.87, 23.29 and 11.05 is: 15.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.87 : 23.29 = 11.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.87/23.29 = 11.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.87x = 23.29 × 11.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.87x = 257.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257.33/16.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.25

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