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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.07, 25.61 and 5.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.07, 25.61 and 5.05 is: 7.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.07 : 25.61 = 5.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.07/25.61 = 5.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.07x = 25.61 × 5.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.07x = 129.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129.18/17.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.57

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