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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.52, 26.12 and 16.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.52, 26.12 and 16.17 is: 24.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.52 : 26.12 = 16.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.52/26.12 = 16.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.52x = 26.12 × 16.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.52x = 422.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422.28/17.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.10

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