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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.19, 25.60 and 16.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.19, 25.60 and 16.50 is: 24.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.19 : 25.60 = 16.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.19/25.60 = 16.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.19x = 25.60 × 16.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.19x = 422.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422.36/17.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.57

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