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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.75, 24.45 and 16.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.75, 24.45 and 16.43 is: 22.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.75 : 24.45 = 16.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.75/24.45 = 16.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.75x = 24.45 × 16.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.75x = 401.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401.71/17.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.63

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