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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.91, 25.45 and 11.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.91, 25.45 and 11.87 is: 17.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.91 : 25.45 = 11.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.91/25.45 = 11.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.91x = 25.45 × 11.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.91x = 302.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302.09/16.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.87

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