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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.57, 26.21 and 16.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.57, 26.21 and 16.65 is: 24.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.57 : 26.21 = 16.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.57/26.21 = 16.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.57x = 26.21 × 16.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.57x = 436.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436.40/17.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.84

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