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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.36, 25.92 and 16.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.36, 25.92 and 16.90 is: 25.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.36 : 25.92 = 16.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.36/25.92 = 16.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.36x = 25.92 × 16.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.36x = 438.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438.05/17.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.23

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