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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.95, 23.40 and 11.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.95, 23.40 and 11.49 is: 15.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.95 : 23.40 = 11.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.95/23.40 = 11.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.95x = 23.40 × 11.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.95x = 268.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268.87/16.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.86

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