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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.22, 25.79 and 16.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.22, 25.79 and 16.05 is: 24.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.22 : 25.79 = 16.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.22/25.79 = 16.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.22x = 25.79 × 16.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.22x = 413.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413.85/17.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.03

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