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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.06, 23.66 and 16.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.06, 23.66 and 16.43 is: 22.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.06 : 23.66 = 16.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.06/23.66 = 16.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.06x = 23.66 × 16.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.06x = 388.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388.73/17.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.79

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