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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.03, 25.59 and 9.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.03, 25.59 and 9.02 is: 13.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.03 : 25.59 = 9.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.03/25.59 = 9.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.03x = 25.59 × 9.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.03x = 230.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230.82/17.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.55

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