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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.92, 26.84 and 17.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.92, 26.84 and 17.16 is: 25.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.92 : 26.84 = 17.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.92/26.84 = 17.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.92x = 26.84 × 17.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.92x = 460.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460.57/17.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.70

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