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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.04, 25.53 and 7.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.04, 25.53 and 7.89 is: 11.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.04 : 25.53 = 7.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.04/25.53 = 7.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.04x = 25.53 × 7.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.04x = 201.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201.49/17.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.82

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