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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.17, 25.74 and 9.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.17, 25.74 and 9.16 is: 13.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.17 : 25.74 = 9.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.17/25.74 = 9.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.17x = 25.74 × 9.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.17x = 235.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235.71/17.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.73

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