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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.15, 25.67 and 11.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.15, 25.67 and 11.12 is: 16.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.15 : 25.67 = 11.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.15/25.67 = 11.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.15x = 25.67 × 11.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.15x = 285.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285.35/17.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.64

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