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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.09, 25.63 and 10.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.09, 25.63 and 10.23 is: 15.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.09 : 25.63 = 10.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.09/25.63 = 10.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.09x = 25.63 × 10.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.09x = 262.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262.22/17.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.34

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