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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.97, 26.89 and 17.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.97, 26.89 and 17.02 is: 25.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.97 : 26.89 = 17.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.97/26.89 = 17.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.97x = 26.89 × 17.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.97x = 457.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457.67/17.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.47

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