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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.55, 26.16 and 16.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.55, 26.16 and 16.11 is: 24.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.55 : 26.16 = 16.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.55/26.16 = 16.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.55x = 26.16 × 16.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.55x = 421.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421.31/17.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.01

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