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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.27, 23.84 and 16.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.27, 23.84 and 16.44 is: 22.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.27 : 23.84 = 16.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.27/23.84 = 16.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.27x = 23.84 × 16.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.27x = 391.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391.93/17.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.69

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