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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.89, 24.64 and 16.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.89, 24.64 and 16.93 is: 23.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.89 : 24.64 = 16.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.89/24.64 = 16.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.89x = 24.64 × 16.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.89x = 417.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417.16/17.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.32

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