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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.89, 26.71 and 16.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.89, 26.71 and 16.64 is: 24.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.89 : 26.71 = 16.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.89/26.71 = 16.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.89x = 26.71 × 16.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.89x = 444.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444.41/17.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.84

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