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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.11, 25.70 and 10.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.11, 25.70 and 10.03 is: 15.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.11 : 25.70 = 10.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.11/25.70 = 10.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.11x = 25.70 × 10.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.11x = 257.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257.72/17.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.06

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