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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.63, 24.29 and 16.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.63, 24.29 and 16.65 is: 22.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.63 : 24.29 = 16.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.63/24.29 = 16.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.63x = 24.29 × 16.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.63x = 404.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404.43/17.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.94

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