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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.14, 25.71 and 8.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.14, 25.71 and 8.11 is: 12.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.14 : 25.71 = 8.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.14/25.71 = 8.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.14x = 25.71 × 8.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.14x = 208.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208.51/17.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.17

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