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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.30, 24 and 16.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.30, 24 and 16.44 is: 22.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.30 : 24 = 16.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.30/24 = 16.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.30x = 24 × 16.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.30x = 394.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394.56/17.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.81

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