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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.13, 25.69 and 7.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.13, 25.69 and 7.63 is: 11.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.13 : 25.69 = 7.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.13/25.69 = 7.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.13x = 25.69 × 7.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.13x = 195.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195.87/17.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.44

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