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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.34, 25.89 and 16.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.34, 25.89 and 16.26 is: 24.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.34 : 25.89 = 16.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.34/25.89 = 16.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.34x = 25.89 × 16.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.34x = 420.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420.97/17.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.28

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