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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.43, 26.12 and 16.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.43, 26.12 and 16.15 is: 24.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.43 : 26.12 = 16.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.43/26.12 = 16.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.43x = 26.12 × 16.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.43x = 421.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421.86/17.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.20

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