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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17, 25.52 and 16.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17, 25.52 and 16.04 is: 24.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17 : 25.52 = 16.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17/25.52 = 16.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17x = 25.52 × 16.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17x = 409.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409.34/17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.08

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