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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.34, 26.15 and 17.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.34, 26.15 and 17.16 is: 25.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.34 : 26.15 = 17.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.34/26.15 = 17.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.34x = 26.15 × 17.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.34x = 448.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448.73/17.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.88

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