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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.15, 25.57 and 16.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.15, 25.57 and 16.48 is: 24.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.15 : 25.57 = 16.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.15/25.57 = 16.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.15x = 25.57 × 16.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.15x = 421.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421.39/17.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.57

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