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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.95, 26.97 and 16.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.95, 26.97 and 16.43 is: 24.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.95 : 26.97 = 16.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.95/26.97 = 16.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.95x = 26.97 × 16.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.95x = 443.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443.12/17.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.69

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