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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.94, 27.05 and 16.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.94, 27.05 and 16.05 is: 24.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.94 : 27.05 = 16.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.94/27.05 = 16.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.94x = 27.05 × 16.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.94x = 434.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434.15/17.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.20

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