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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.02, 25.38 and 16.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.02, 25.38 and 16.07 is: 23.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.02 : 25.38 = 16.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.02/25.38 = 16.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.02x = 25.38 × 16.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.02x = 407.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407.86/17.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.96

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