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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.73, 26.70 and 16.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.73, 26.70 and 16.52 is: 24.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.73 : 26.70 = 16.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.73/26.70 = 16.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.73x = 26.70 × 16.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.73x = 440.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440.95/17.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.87

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