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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.42, 24.06 and 16.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.42, 24.06 and 16.06 is: 22.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.42 : 24.06 = 16.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.42/24.06 = 16.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.42x = 24.06 × 16.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.42x = 386.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386.40/17.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.18

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