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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.01, 25.38 and 15.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.01, 25.38 and 15.31 is: 22.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.01 : 25.38 = 15.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.01/25.38 = 15.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.01x = 25.38 × 15.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.01x = 388.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388.44/17.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.84

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