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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.14, 25.68 and 10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.14, 25.68 and 10 is: 14.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.14 : 25.68 = 10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.14/25.68 = 10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.14x = 25.68 × 10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.14x = 256.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256.80/17.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.98

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