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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.10, 25.65 and 11.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.10, 25.65 and 11.69 is: 17.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.10 : 25.65 = 11.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.10/25.65 = 11.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.10x = 25.65 × 11.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.10x = 299.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299.72/17.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.52

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