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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.58, 24.27 and 16.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.58, 24.27 and 16.83 is: 23.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.58 : 24.27 = 16.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.58/24.27 = 16.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.58x = 24.27 × 16.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.58x = 408.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408.46/17.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.23

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