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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.12, 25.62 and 15.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.12, 25.62 and 15.98 is: 23.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.12 : 25.62 = 15.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.12/25.62 = 15.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.12x = 25.62 × 15.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.12x = 409.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409.41/17.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.91

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