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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.10, 23.34 and 16.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.10, 23.34 and 16.83 is: 22.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.10 : 23.34 = 16.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.10/23.34 = 16.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.10x = 23.34 × 16.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.10x = 392.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392.81/17.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.97

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