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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.10, 25.38 and 16.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.10, 25.38 and 16.29 is: 24.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.10 : 25.38 = 16.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.10/25.38 = 16.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.10x = 25.38 × 16.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.10x = 413.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413.44/17.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.18

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