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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.25, 25.73 and 16.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.25, 25.73 and 16.39 is: 24.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.25 : 25.73 = 16.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.25/25.73 = 16.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.25x = 25.73 × 16.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.25x = 421.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421.67/17.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.45

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