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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.71, 26.55 and 16.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.71, 26.55 and 16.43 is: 24.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.71 : 26.55 = 16.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.71/26.55 = 16.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.71x = 26.55 × 16.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.71x = 436.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436.22/17.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.63

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