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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.06, 25.57 and 11.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.06, 25.57 and 11.34 is: 17.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.06 : 25.57 = 11.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.06/25.57 = 11.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.06x = 25.57 × 11.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.06x = 289.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289.96/17.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.00

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