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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.19, 25.67 and 16.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.19, 25.67 and 16.97 is: 25.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.19 : 25.67 = 16.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.19/25.67 = 16.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.19x = 25.67 × 16.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.19x = 435.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435.53/17.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.34

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