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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.97, 25.61 and 16.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.97, 25.61 and 16.74 is: 25.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.97 : 25.61 = 16.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.97/25.61 = 16.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.97x = 25.61 × 16.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.97x = 428.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428.63/16.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.27

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