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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.48, 24.03 and 16.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.48, 24.03 and 16.94 is: 23.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.48 : 24.03 = 16.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.48/24.03 = 16.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.48x = 24.03 × 16.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.48x = 407.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407.13/17.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.29

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