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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.83, 26.60 and 16.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.83, 26.60 and 16.69 is: 24.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.83 : 26.60 = 16.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.83/26.60 = 16.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.83x = 26.60 × 16.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.83x = 443.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443.95/17.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.90

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