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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.44, 23.95 and 16.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.44, 23.95 and 16.68 is: 22.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.44 : 23.95 = 16.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.44/23.95 = 16.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.44x = 23.95 × 16.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.44x = 399.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399.49/17.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.91

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