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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.60, 26.19 and 16.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.60, 26.19 and 16.88 is: 25.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.60 : 26.19 = 16.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.60/26.19 = 16.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.60x = 26.19 × 16.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.60x = 441.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441.96/17.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.12

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