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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.73, 24.44 and 16.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.73, 24.44 and 16.93 is: 23.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.73 : 24.44 = 16.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.73/24.44 = 16.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.73x = 24.44 × 16.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.73x = 413.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413.77/17.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.34

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