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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.06, 25.63 and 9.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.06, 25.63 and 9.86 is: 14.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.06 : 25.63 = 9.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.06/25.63 = 9.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.06x = 25.63 × 9.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.06x = 252.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252.56/17.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.81

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