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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.35, 24.06 and 16.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.35, 24.06 and 16.88 is: 23.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.35 : 24.06 = 16.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.35/24.06 = 16.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.35x = 24.06 × 16.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.35x = 406.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406.08/17.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.41

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