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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.91, 24.59 and 16.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.91, 24.59 and 16.37 is: 22.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.91 : 24.59 = 16.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.91/24.59 = 16.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.91x = 24.59 × 16.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.91x = 402.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402.39/17.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.46

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