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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.58, 26.53 and 16.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.58, 26.53 and 16.59 is: 25.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.58 : 26.53 = 16.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.58/26.53 = 16.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.58x = 26.53 × 16.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.58x = 440.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440.04/17.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.03

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