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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.01, 25.34 and 16.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.01, 25.34 and 16.88 is: 25.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.01 : 25.34 = 16.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.01/25.34 = 16.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.01x = 25.34 × 16.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.01x = 427.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427.53/17.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.13

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