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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.98, 25.47 and 11.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.98, 25.47 and 11.96 is: 17.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.98 : 25.47 = 11.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.98/25.47 = 11.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.98x = 25.47 × 11.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.98x = 304.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304.49/16.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.93

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