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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.42, 24.15 and 16.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.42, 24.15 and 16.86 is: 23.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.42 : 24.15 = 16.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.42/24.15 = 16.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.42x = 24.15 × 16.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.42x = 407.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407.17/17.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.38

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