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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.06, 25.53 and 14.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.06, 25.53 and 14.92 is: 22.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.06 : 25.53 = 14.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.06/25.53 = 14.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.06x = 25.53 × 14.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.06x = 380.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380.91/17.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.33

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