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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.36, 23.99 and 16.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.36, 23.99 and 16.94 is: 23.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.36 : 23.99 = 16.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.36/23.99 = 16.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.36x = 23.99 × 16.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.36x = 406.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406.19/17.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.40

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