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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.26, 25.85 and 16.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.26, 25.85 and 16.75 is: 25.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.26 : 25.85 = 16.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.26/25.85 = 16.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.26x = 25.85 × 16.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.26x = 432.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432.99/17.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.09

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