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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.01, 25.44 and 12.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.01, 25.44 and 12.64 is: 18.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.01 : 25.44 = 12.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.01/25.44 = 12.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.01x = 25.44 × 12.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.01x = 321.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321.53/17.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.90

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