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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.51, 26.30 and 16.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.51, 26.30 and 16.34 is: 24.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.51 : 26.30 = 16.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.51/26.30 = 16.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.51x = 26.30 × 16.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.51x = 429.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429.65/17.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.54

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