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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.05, 25.38 and 16.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.05, 25.38 and 16.95 is: 25.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.05 : 25.38 = 16.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.05/25.38 = 16.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.05x = 25.38 × 16.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.05x = 430.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430.25/17.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.23

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