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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.81, 24.67 and 16.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.81, 24.67 and 16.29 is: 22.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.81 : 24.67 = 16.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.81/24.67 = 16.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.81x = 24.67 × 16.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.81x = 401.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401.87/17.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.56

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