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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.12, 25.62 and 11.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.12, 25.62 and 11.10 is: 16.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.12 : 25.62 = 11.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.12/25.62 = 11.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.12x = 25.62 × 11.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.12x = 284.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284.38/17.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.61

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