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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.10, 25.61 and 12.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.10, 25.61 and 12.60 is: 18.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.10 : 25.61 = 12.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.10/25.61 = 12.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.10x = 25.61 × 12.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.10x = 322.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322.62/17.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.87

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