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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.15, 25.52 and 15.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.15, 25.52 and 15.80 is: 23.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.15 : 25.52 = 15.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.15/25.52 = 15.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.15x = 25.52 × 15.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.15x = 403.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403.01/17.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.51

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