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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.39, 23.88 and 16.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.39, 23.88 and 16.25 is: 22.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.39 : 23.88 = 16.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.39/23.88 = 16.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.39x = 23.88 × 16.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.39x = 387.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387.93/17.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.31

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