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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.03, 23.51 and 16.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.03, 23.51 and 16.52 is: 22.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.03 : 23.51 = 16.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.03/23.51 = 16.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.03x = 23.51 × 16.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.03x = 388.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388.39/17.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.81

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