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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.13, 25.70 and 11.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.13, 25.70 and 11.11 is: 16.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.13 : 25.70 = 11.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.13/25.70 = 11.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.13x = 25.70 × 11.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.13x = 285.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285.47/17.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.67

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