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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.45, 24.10 and 16.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.45, 24.10 and 16.23 is: 22.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.45 : 24.10 = 16.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.45/24.10 = 16.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.45x = 24.10 × 16.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.45x = 391.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391.14/17.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.42

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