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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.59, 24.25 and 16.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.59, 24.25 and 16.23 is: 22.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.59 : 24.25 = 16.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.59/24.25 = 16.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.59x = 24.25 × 16.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.59x = 393.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393.58/17.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.38

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