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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.05, 25.54 and 13.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.05, 25.54 and 13.25 is: 19.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.05 : 25.54 = 13.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.05/25.54 = 13.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.05x = 25.54 × 13.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.05x = 338.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338.41/17.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.85

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