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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.11, 25.60 and 14.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.11, 25.60 and 14.58 is: 21.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.11 : 25.60 = 14.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.11/25.60 = 14.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.11x = 25.60 × 14.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.11x = 373.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373.25/17.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.81

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