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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.18, 25.71 and 11.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.18, 25.71 and 11.47 is: 17.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.18 : 25.71 = 11.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.18/25.71 = 11.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.18x = 25.71 × 11.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.18x = 294.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294.89/17.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.16

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