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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.11, 25.69 and 15.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.11, 25.69 and 15.52 is: 23.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.11 : 25.69 = 15.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.11/25.69 = 15.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.11x = 25.69 × 15.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.11x = 398.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398.65/17.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.30

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