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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.81, 26.67 and 16.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.81, 26.67 and 16.39 is: 24.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.81 : 26.67 = 16.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.81/26.67 = 16.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.81x = 26.67 × 16.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.81x = 437.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437.16/17.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.54

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