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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.92, 27.04 and 16.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.92, 27.04 and 16.72 is: 25.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.92 : 27.04 = 16.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.92/27.04 = 16.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.92x = 27.04 × 16.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.92x = 452.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452.11/17.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.23

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