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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.99, 26.93 and 16.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.99, 26.93 and 16.33 is: 24.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.99 : 26.93 = 16.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.99/26.93 = 16.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.99x = 26.93 × 16.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.99x = 439.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439.55/17.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.43

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