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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.01, 25.53 and 14.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.01, 25.53 and 14.37 is: 21.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.01 : 25.53 = 14.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.01/25.53 = 14.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.01x = 25.53 × 14.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.01x = 366.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366.87/17.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.57

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