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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17, 25.55 and 13.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17, 25.55 and 13.24 is: 19.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17 : 25.55 = 13.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17/25.55 = 13.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17x = 25.55 × 13.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17x = 338.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338.28/17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.90

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