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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.01, 25.62 and 16.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.01, 25.62 and 16.81 is: 25.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.01 : 25.62 = 16.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.01/25.62 = 16.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.01x = 25.62 × 16.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.01x = 430.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430.55/17.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.31

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