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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.58, 24.24 and 16.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.58, 24.24 and 16.89 is: 23.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.58 : 24.24 = 16.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.58/24.24 = 16.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.58x = 24.24 × 16.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.58x = 409.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409.41/17.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.29

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