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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.03, 23.39 and 16.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.03, 23.39 and 16.83 is: 23.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.03 : 23.39 = 16.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.03/23.39 = 16.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.03x = 23.39 × 16.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.03x = 393.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393.57/17.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.12

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