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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.08, 25.60 and 6.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.08, 25.60 and 6.93 is: 10.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.08 : 25.60 = 6.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.08/25.60 = 6.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.08x = 25.60 × 6.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.08x = 177.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177.41/17.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.39

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