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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.18, 25.89 and 16.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.18, 25.89 and 16.82 is: 25.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.18 : 25.89 = 16.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.18/25.89 = 16.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.18x = 25.89 × 16.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.18x = 435.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435.47/17.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.35

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