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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.57, 26.32 and 16.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.57, 26.32 and 16.45 is: 24.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.57 : 26.32 = 16.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.57/26.32 = 16.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.57x = 26.32 × 16.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.57x = 432.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432.92/17.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.64

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