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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.14, 25.67 and 15.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.14, 25.67 and 15.11 is: 22.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.14 : 25.67 = 15.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.14/25.67 = 15.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.14x = 25.67 × 15.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.14x = 387.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387.87/17.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.63

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