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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17, 25.42 and 11.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17, 25.42 and 11.64 is: 17.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17 : 25.42 = 11.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17/25.42 = 11.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17x = 25.42 × 11.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17x = 295.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295.89/17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.41

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