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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.51, 24.11 and 16.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.51, 24.11 and 16.59 is: 22.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.51 : 24.11 = 16.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.51/24.11 = 16.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.51x = 24.11 × 16.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.51x = 400.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400.09/17.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.85

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