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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.74, 26.64 and 16.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.74, 26.64 and 16.23 is: 24.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.74 : 26.64 = 16.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.74/26.64 = 16.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.74x = 26.64 × 16.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.74x = 432.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432.37/17.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.37

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