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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.38, 24.02 and 16.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.38, 24.02 and 16.75 is: 23.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.38 : 24.02 = 16.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.38/24.02 = 16.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.38x = 24.02 × 16.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.38x = 402.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402.34/17.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.15

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