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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.04, 25.56 and 13.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.04, 25.56 and 13.56 is: 20.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.04 : 25.56 = 13.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.04/25.56 = 13.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.04x = 25.56 × 13.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.04x = 346.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346.59/17.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.34

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