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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.90, 23.30 and 11.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.90, 23.30 and 11.44 is: 15.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.90 : 23.30 = 11.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.90/23.30 = 11.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.90x = 23.30 × 11.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.90x = 266.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266.55/16.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.77

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