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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.46, 26.10 and 16.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.46, 26.10 and 16.74 is: 25.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.46 : 26.10 = 16.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.46/26.10 = 16.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.46x = 26.10 × 16.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.46x = 436.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436.91/17.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.02

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