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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.10, 25.59 and 15.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.10, 25.59 and 15.48 is: 23.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.10 : 25.59 = 15.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.10/25.59 = 15.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.10x = 25.59 × 15.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.10x = 396.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396.13/17.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.17

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