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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.63, 26.28 and 16.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.63, 26.28 and 16.32 is: 24.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.63 : 26.28 = 16.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.63/26.28 = 16.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.63x = 26.28 × 16.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.63x = 428.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428.89/17.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.33

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