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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.02, 25.55 and 11.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.02, 25.55 and 11.35 is: 17.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.02 : 25.55 = 11.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.02/25.55 = 11.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.02x = 25.55 × 11.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.02x = 289.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289.81/17.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.03

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