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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.75, 26.45 and 16.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.75, 26.45 and 16.98 is: 25.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.75 : 26.45 = 16.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.75/26.45 = 16.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.75x = 26.45 × 16.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.75x = 449.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449.04/17.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.30

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