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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.73, 26.48 and 17.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.73, 26.48 and 17.10 is: 25.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.73 : 26.48 = 17.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.73/26.48 = 17.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.73x = 26.48 × 17.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.73x = 452.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452.72/17.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.53

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