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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.02, 25.46 and 16.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.02, 25.46 and 16.70 is: 24.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.02 : 25.46 = 16.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.02/25.46 = 16.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.02x = 25.46 × 16.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.02x = 425.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425.18/17.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.98

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