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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.07, 25.61 and 7.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.07, 25.61 and 7.44 is: 11.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.07 : 25.61 = 7.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.07/25.61 = 7.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.07x = 25.61 × 7.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.07x = 190.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190.54/17.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.16

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