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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.07, 23.51 and 15.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.07, 23.51 and 15.25 is: 21.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.07 : 23.51 = 15.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.07/23.51 = 15.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.07x = 23.51 × 15.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.07x = 358.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358.53/17.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.00

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