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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.06, 25.44 and 15.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.06, 25.44 and 15.35 is: 22.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.06 : 25.44 = 15.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.06/25.44 = 15.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.06x = 25.44 × 15.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.06x = 390.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390.38/17.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.89

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