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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.35, 26.18 and 16.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.35, 26.18 and 16.68 is: 25.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.35 : 26.18 = 16.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.35/26.18 = 16.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.35x = 26.18 × 16.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.35x = 436.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436.68/17.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.17

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