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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.19, 23.57 and 16.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.19, 23.57 and 16.99 is: 23.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.19 : 23.57 = 16.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.19/23.57 = 16.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.19x = 23.57 × 16.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.19x = 400.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400.44/17.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.29

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