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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.77, 26.48 and 16.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.77, 26.48 and 16.87 is: 25.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.77 : 26.48 = 16.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.77/26.48 = 16.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.77x = 26.48 × 16.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.77x = 446.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446.72/17.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.14

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