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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.39, 25.97 and 16.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.39, 25.97 and 16.09 is: 24.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.39 : 25.97 = 16.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.39/25.97 = 16.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.39x = 25.97 × 16.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.39x = 417.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417.71/17.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.02

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