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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.08, 23.42 and 16.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.08, 23.42 and 16.61 is: 22.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.08 : 23.42 = 16.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.08/23.42 = 16.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.08x = 23.42 × 16.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.08x = 388.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388.93/17.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.77

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