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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.47, 24.12 and 16.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.47, 24.12 and 16.26 is: 22.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.47 : 24.12 = 16.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.47/24.12 = 16.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.47x = 24.12 × 16.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.47x = 392.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392.19/17.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.45

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