Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.24, 25.99 and 16.26
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 17.24, 25.99 and 16.26 is: 24.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17.24 : 25.99 = 16.26 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17.24/25.99 = 16.26/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17.24x = 25.99 × 16.26 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17.24x = 422.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 422.56/17.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24.52
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