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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.06, 25.62 and 12.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.06, 25.62 and 12.03 is: 18.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.06 : 25.62 = 12.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.06/25.62 = 12.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.06x = 25.62 × 12.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.06x = 308.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308.21/17.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.07

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