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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.97, 26.82 and 16.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.97, 26.82 and 16.14 is: 24.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.97 : 26.82 = 16.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.97/26.82 = 16.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.97x = 26.82 × 16.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.97x = 432.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432.87/17.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.09

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