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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.44, 25.99 and 16.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.44, 25.99 and 16.76 is: 24.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.44 : 25.99 = 16.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.44/25.99 = 16.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.44x = 25.99 × 16.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.44x = 435.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435.59/17.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.98

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