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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.30, 23.91 and 16.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.30, 23.91 and 16.04 is: 22.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.30 : 23.91 = 16.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.30/23.91 = 16.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.30x = 23.91 × 16.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.30x = 383.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383.52/17.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.17

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