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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.92, 23.38 and 11.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.92, 23.38 and 11.48 is: 15.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.92 : 23.38 = 11.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.92/23.38 = 11.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.92x = 23.38 × 11.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.92x = 268.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268.26/16.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.85

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