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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.04, 25.50 and 11.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.04, 25.50 and 11.97 is: 17.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.04 : 25.50 = 11.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.04/25.50 = 11.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.04x = 25.50 × 11.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.04x = 305.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305.24/17.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.91

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