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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.61, 24.25 and 16.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.61, 24.25 and 16.39 is: 22.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.61 : 24.25 = 16.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.61/24.25 = 16.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.61x = 24.25 × 16.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.61x = 397.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397.46/17.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.57

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