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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.22, 25.74 and 16.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.22, 25.74 and 16.92 is: 25.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.22 : 25.74 = 16.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.22/25.74 = 16.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.22x = 25.74 × 16.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.22x = 435.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435.52/17.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.29

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