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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.88, 23.31 and 11.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.88, 23.31 and 11.44 is: 15.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.88 : 23.31 = 11.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.88/23.31 = 11.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.88x = 23.31 × 11.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.88x = 266.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266.73/16.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.80

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