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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.56, 24.35 and 16.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.56, 24.35 and 16.93 is: 23.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.56 : 24.35 = 16.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.56/24.35 = 16.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.56x = 24.35 × 16.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.56x = 412.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412.25/17.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.48

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