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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.02, 25.56 and 13.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.02, 25.56 and 13.06 is: 19.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.02 : 25.56 = 13.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.02/25.56 = 13.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.02x = 25.56 × 13.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.02x = 333.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333.81/17.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.61

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