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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.18, 25.81 and 13.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.18, 25.81 and 13.99 is: 21.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.18 : 25.81 = 13.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.18/25.81 = 13.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.18x = 25.81 × 13.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.18x = 360.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360.98/17.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.02

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