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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.25, 26.03 and 16.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.25, 26.03 and 16.83 is: 25.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.25 : 26.03 = 16.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.25/26.03 = 16.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.25x = 26.03 × 16.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.25x = 438.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438.00/17.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.39

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