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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.17, 24.27 and 7.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.17, 24.27 and 7.17 is: 10.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.17 : 24.27 = 7.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.17/24.27 = 7.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.17x = 24.27 × 7.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.17x = 174.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174.02/16.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.76

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