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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.37, 24.03 and 16.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.37, 24.03 and 16.47 is: 22.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.37 : 24.03 = 16.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.37/24.03 = 16.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.37x = 24.03 × 16.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.37x = 395.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395.77/17.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.78

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