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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17, 25.45 and 15.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17, 25.45 and 15.95 is: 23.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17 : 25.45 = 15.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17/25.45 = 15.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17x = 25.45 × 15.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17x = 405.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405.93/17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.88

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