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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.56, 26.34 and 16.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.56, 26.34 and 16.39 is: 24.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.56 : 26.34 = 16.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.56/26.34 = 16.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.56x = 26.34 × 16.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.56x = 431.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431.71/17.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.59

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