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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.46, 26 and 16.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.46, 26 and 16.88 is: 25.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.46 : 26 = 16.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.46/26 = 16.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.46x = 26 × 16.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.46x = 438.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438.88/17.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.14

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