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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.15, 23.49 and 16.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.15, 23.49 and 16.65 is: 22.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.15 : 23.49 = 16.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.15/23.49 = 16.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.15x = 23.49 × 16.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.15x = 391.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391.11/17.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.81

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