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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.58, 26.34 and 16.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.58, 26.34 and 16.47 is: 24.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.58 : 26.34 = 16.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.58/26.34 = 16.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.58x = 26.34 × 16.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.58x = 433.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433.82/17.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.68

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