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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.29, 23.83 and 16.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.29, 23.83 and 16.06 is: 22.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.29 : 23.83 = 16.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.29/23.83 = 16.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.29x = 23.83 × 16.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.29x = 382.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382.71/17.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.13

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