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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.20, 25.75 and 16.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.20, 25.75 and 16.89 is: 25.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.20 : 25.75 = 16.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.20/25.75 = 16.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.20x = 25.75 × 16.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.20x = 434.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434.92/17.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.29

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