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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.05, 23.33 and 16.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.05, 23.33 and 16.96 is: 23.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.05 : 23.33 = 16.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.05/23.33 = 16.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.05x = 23.33 × 16.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.05x = 395.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395.68/17.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.21

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