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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.37, 26.10 and 16.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.37, 26.10 and 16.46 is: 24.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.37 : 26.10 = 16.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.37/26.10 = 16.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.37x = 26.10 × 16.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.37x = 429.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429.48/17.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.73

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