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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.32, 25.94 and 16.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.32, 25.94 and 16.46 is: 24.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.32 : 25.94 = 16.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.32/25.94 = 16.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.32x = 25.94 × 16.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.32x = 426.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426.97/17.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.65

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