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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.06, 25.56 and 16.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.06, 25.56 and 16.74 is: 25.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.06 : 25.56 = 16.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.06/25.56 = 16.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.06x = 25.56 × 16.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.06x = 427.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427.87/17.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.08

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