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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.36, 23.82 and 16.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.36, 23.82 and 16.95 is: 23.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.36 : 23.82 = 16.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.36/23.82 = 16.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.36x = 23.82 × 16.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.36x = 403.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403.75/17.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.26

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