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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.55, 24.21 and 16.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.55, 24.21 and 16.02 is: 22.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.55 : 24.21 = 16.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.55/24.21 = 16.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.55x = 24.21 × 16.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.55x = 387.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387.84/17.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.10

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