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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.05, 25.43 and 16.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.05, 25.43 and 16.57 is: 24.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.05 : 25.43 = 16.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.05/25.43 = 16.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.05x = 25.43 × 16.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.05x = 421.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421.38/17.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.71

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