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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.67, 26.64 and 16.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.67, 26.64 and 16.51 is: 24.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.67 : 26.64 = 16.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.67/26.64 = 16.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.67x = 26.64 × 16.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.67x = 439.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439.79/17.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.89

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