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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.87, 25.19 and 11.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.87, 25.19 and 11.76 is: 17.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.87 : 25.19 = 11.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.87/25.19 = 11.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.87x = 25.19 × 11.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.87x = 296.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296.23/16.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.56

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