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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.60, 26.25 and 16.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.60, 26.25 and 16.46 is: 24.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.60 : 26.25 = 16.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.60/26.25 = 16.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.60x = 26.25 × 16.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.60x = 432.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432.14/17.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.55

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