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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.02, 25.38 and 16.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.02, 25.38 and 16.62 is: 24.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.02 : 25.38 = 16.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.02/25.38 = 16.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.02x = 25.38 × 16.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.02x = 421.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421.82/17.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.78

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