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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.92, 24.70 and 16.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.92, 24.70 and 16.80 is: 23.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.92 : 24.70 = 16.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.92/24.70 = 16.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.92x = 24.70 × 16.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.92x = 414.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414.96/17.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.16

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