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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.64, 26.55 and 16.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.64, 26.55 and 16.11 is: 24.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.64 : 26.55 = 16.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.64/26.55 = 16.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.64x = 26.55 × 16.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.64x = 427.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427.72/17.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.25

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