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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.17, 23.64 and 16.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.17, 23.64 and 16.18 is: 22.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.17 : 23.64 = 16.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.17/23.64 = 16.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.17x = 23.64 × 16.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.17x = 382.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382.38/17.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.27

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