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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.47, 26.08 and 16.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.47, 26.08 and 16.99 is: 25.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.47 : 26.08 = 16.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.47/26.08 = 16.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.47x = 26.08 × 16.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.47x = 443.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443.10/17.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.36

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