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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.87, 23.30 and 11.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.87, 23.30 and 11.41 is: 15.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.87 : 23.30 = 11.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.87/23.30 = 11.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.87x = 23.30 × 11.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.87x = 265.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265.85/16.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.76

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