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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.11, 23.75 and 16.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.11, 23.75 and 16.62 is: 23.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.11 : 23.75 = 16.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.11/23.75 = 16.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.11x = 23.75 × 16.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.11x = 394.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394.73/17.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.07

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