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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.29, 23.82 and 16.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.29, 23.82 and 16.54 is: 22.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.29 : 23.82 = 16.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.29/23.82 = 16.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.29x = 23.82 × 16.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.29x = 393.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393.98/17.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.79

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