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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.92, 26.95 and 16.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.92, 26.95 and 16.37 is: 24.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.92 : 26.95 = 16.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.92/26.95 = 16.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.92x = 26.95 × 16.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.92x = 441.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441.17/17.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.62

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