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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.20, 25.63 and 16.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.20, 25.63 and 16.13 is: 24.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.20 : 25.63 = 16.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.20/25.63 = 16.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.20x = 25.63 × 16.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.20x = 413.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413.44/17.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.04

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