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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.05, 25.61 and 15.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.05, 25.61 and 15.66 is: 23.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.05 : 25.61 = 15.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.05/25.61 = 15.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.05x = 25.61 × 15.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.05x = 401.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401.05/17.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.52

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