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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.64, 26.28 and 16.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.64, 26.28 and 16.83 is: 25.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.64 : 26.28 = 16.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.64/26.28 = 16.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.64x = 26.28 × 16.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.64x = 442.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442.29/17.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.07

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