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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.73, 26.47 and 16.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.73, 26.47 and 16.01 is: 23.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.73 : 26.47 = 16.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.73/26.47 = 16.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.73x = 26.47 × 16.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.73x = 423.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423.78/17.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.90

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