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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.60, 26.17 and 16.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.60, 26.17 and 16.52 is: 24.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.60 : 26.17 = 16.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.60/26.17 = 16.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.60x = 26.17 × 16.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.60x = 432.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432.33/17.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.56

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