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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.97, 25.42 and 11.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.97, 25.42 and 11.81 is: 17.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.97 : 25.42 = 11.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.97/25.42 = 11.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.97x = 25.42 × 11.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.97x = 300.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300.30/16.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.70

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