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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.03, 25.54 and 5

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.03, 25.54 and 5 is: 7.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.03 : 25.54 = 5 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.03/25.54 = 5/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.03x = 25.54 × 5
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.03x = 127.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127.68/17.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.50

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