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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.34, 24.07 and 16.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.34, 24.07 and 16.53 is: 22.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.34 : 24.07 = 16.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.34/24.07 = 16.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.34x = 24.07 × 16.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.34x = 397.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397.76/17.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.95

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