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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.17, 25.70 and 13.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.17, 25.70 and 13.93 is: 20.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.17 : 25.70 = 13.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.17/25.70 = 13.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.17x = 25.70 × 13.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.17x = 357.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357.97/17.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.85

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