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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.16, 25.74 and 6.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.16, 25.74 and 6.47 is: 9.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.16 : 25.74 = 6.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.16/25.74 = 6.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.16x = 25.74 × 6.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.16x = 166.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166.51/17.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.71

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