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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.89, 23.27 and 11.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.89, 23.27 and 11.42 is: 15.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.89 : 23.27 = 11.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.89/23.27 = 11.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.89x = 23.27 × 11.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.89x = 265.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265.66/16.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.73

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