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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.09, 23.44 and 16.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.09, 23.44 and 16.05 is: 22.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.09 : 23.44 = 16.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.09/23.44 = 16.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.09x = 23.44 × 16.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.09x = 376.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376.17/17.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.02

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