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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.94, 24.63 and 16.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.94, 24.63 and 16.11 is: 22.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.94 : 24.63 = 16.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.94/24.63 = 16.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.94x = 24.63 × 16.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.94x = 396.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396.79/17.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.12

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