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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.08, 25.62 and 9.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.08, 25.62 and 9.07 is: 13.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.08 : 25.62 = 9.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.08/25.62 = 9.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.08x = 25.62 × 9.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.08x = 232.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232.37/17.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.61

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