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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.41, 26.06 and 16.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.41, 26.06 and 16.45 is: 24.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.41 : 26.06 = 16.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.41/26.06 = 16.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.41x = 26.06 × 16.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.41x = 428.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428.58/17.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.62

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