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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.03, 25.67 and 16.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.03, 25.67 and 16.22 is: 24.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.03 : 25.67 = 16.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.03/25.67 = 16.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.03x = 25.67 × 16.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.03x = 416.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416.37/17.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.45

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