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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.51, 24.16 and 11.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.51, 24.16 and 11.97 is: 16.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.51 : 24.16 = 11.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.51/24.16 = 11.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.51x = 24.16 × 11.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.51x = 289.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289.01/17.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.51

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