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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.79, 26.81 and 16.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.79, 26.81 and 16.32 is: 24.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.79 : 26.81 = 16.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.79/26.81 = 16.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.79x = 26.81 × 16.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.79x = 437.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437.46/17.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.59

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