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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.08, 23.40 and 16.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.08, 23.40 and 16.36 is: 22.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.08 : 23.40 = 16.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.08/23.40 = 16.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.08x = 23.40 × 16.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.08x = 382.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382.82/17.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.41

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