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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.64, 24.21 and 16.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.64, 24.21 and 16.71 is: 22.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.64 : 24.21 = 16.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.64/24.21 = 16.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.64x = 24.21 × 16.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.64x = 404.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404.55/17.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.93

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