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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.52, 24.03 and 16.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.52, 24.03 and 16.26 is: 22.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.52 : 24.03 = 16.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.52/24.03 = 16.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.52x = 24.03 × 16.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.52x = 390.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390.73/17.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.30

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