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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.17, 25.70 and 12.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.17, 25.70 and 12.08 is: 18.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.17 : 25.70 = 12.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.17/25.70 = 12.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.17x = 25.70 × 12.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.17x = 310.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310.46/17.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.08

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