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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.17, 25.63 and 14.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.17, 25.63 and 14.65 is: 21.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.17 : 25.63 = 14.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.17/25.63 = 14.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.17x = 25.63 × 14.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.17x = 375.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375.38/17.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.87

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