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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.14, 25.71 and 13.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.14, 25.71 and 13.57 is: 20.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.14 : 25.71 = 13.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.14/25.71 = 13.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.14x = 25.71 × 13.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.14x = 348.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348.88/17.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.36

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