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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.96, 26.89 and 16.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.96, 26.89 and 16.76 is: 25.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.96 : 26.89 = 16.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.96/26.89 = 16.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.96x = 26.89 × 16.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.96x = 450.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450.70/17.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.10

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