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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.29, 26.08 and 16.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.29, 26.08 and 16.44 is: 24.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.29 : 26.08 = 16.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.29/26.08 = 16.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.29x = 26.08 × 16.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.29x = 428.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428.76/17.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.81

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