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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.53, 24.15 and 16.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.53, 24.15 and 16.70 is: 23.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.53 : 24.15 = 16.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.53/24.15 = 16.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.53x = 24.15 × 16.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.53x = 403.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403.36/17.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.01

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