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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.06, 25.62 and 10.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.06, 25.62 and 10.64 is: 15.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.06 : 25.62 = 10.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.06/25.62 = 10.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.06x = 25.62 × 10.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.06x = 272.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272.66/17.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.98

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