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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.90, 24.75 and 16.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.90, 24.75 and 16.36 is: 22.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.90 : 24.75 = 16.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.90/24.75 = 16.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.90x = 24.75 × 16.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.90x = 404.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404.95/17.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.62

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