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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.41, 24.05 and 16.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.41, 24.05 and 16.20 is: 22.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.41 : 24.05 = 16.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.41/24.05 = 16.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.41x = 24.05 × 16.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.41x = 389.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389.61/17.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.38

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