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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.10, 25.56 and 13.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.10, 25.56 and 13.05 is: 19.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.10 : 25.56 = 13.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.10/25.56 = 13.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.10x = 25.56 × 13.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.10x = 333.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333.56/17.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.51

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