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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.41, 26.10 and 16.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.41, 26.10 and 16.64 is: 24.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.41 : 26.10 = 16.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.41/26.10 = 16.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.41x = 26.10 × 16.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.41x = 434.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434.30/17.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.95

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