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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.01, 25.53 and 11.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.01, 25.53 and 11.95 is: 17.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.01 : 25.53 = 11.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.01/25.53 = 11.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.01x = 25.53 × 11.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.01x = 305.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305.08/17.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.93

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