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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.07, 25.63 and 16.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.07, 25.63 and 16.97 is: 25.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.07 : 25.63 = 16.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.07/25.63 = 16.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.07x = 25.63 × 16.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.07x = 434.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434.94/17.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.48

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