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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.13, 23.62 and 16.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.13, 23.62 and 16.36 is: 22.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.13 : 23.62 = 16.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.13/23.62 = 16.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.13x = 23.62 × 16.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.13x = 386.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386.42/17.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.56

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