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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.03, 25.43 and 13.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.03, 25.43 and 13.98 is: 20.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.03 : 25.43 = 13.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.03/25.43 = 13.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.03x = 25.43 × 13.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.03x = 355.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355.44/17.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.88

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