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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.90, 26.63 and 16.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.90, 26.63 and 16.95 is: 25.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.90 : 26.63 = 16.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.90/26.63 = 16.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.90x = 26.63 × 16.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.90x = 451.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451.29/17.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.22

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