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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.52, 26.41 and 16.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.52, 26.41 and 16.92 is: 25.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.52 : 26.41 = 16.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.52/26.41 = 16.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.52x = 26.41 × 16.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.52x = 446.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446.86/17.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.51

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