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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.73, 26.61 and 16.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.73, 26.61 and 16.74 is: 25.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.73 : 26.61 = 16.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.73/26.61 = 16.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.73x = 26.61 × 16.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.73x = 445.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445.45/17.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.12

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