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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.06, 25.52 and 10.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.06, 25.52 and 10.31 is: 15.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.06 : 25.52 = 10.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.06/25.52 = 10.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.06x = 25.52 × 10.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.06x = 263.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263.01/17.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.42

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