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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.04, 25.58 and 9.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.04, 25.58 and 9.04 is: 13.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.04 : 25.58 = 9.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.04/25.58 = 9.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.04x = 25.58 × 9.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.04x = 231.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231.24/17.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.57

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