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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.96, 25.48 and 11.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.96, 25.48 and 11.92 is: 17.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.96 : 25.48 = 11.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.96/25.48 = 11.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.96x = 25.48 × 11.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.96x = 303.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303.72/16.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.91

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