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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.10, 23.60 and 16.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.10, 23.60 and 16.49 is: 22.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.10 : 23.60 = 16.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.10/23.60 = 16.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.10x = 23.60 × 16.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.10x = 389.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389.16/17.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.76

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