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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.23, 25.87 and 16.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.23, 25.87 and 16.97 is: 25.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.23 : 25.87 = 16.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.23/25.87 = 16.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.23x = 25.87 × 16.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.23x = 439.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439.12/17.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.49

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