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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17, 25.60 and 12.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17, 25.60 and 12.52 is: 18.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17 : 25.60 = 12.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17/25.60 = 12.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17x = 25.60 × 12.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17x = 320.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320.51/17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.85

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