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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.19, 25.77 and 11.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.19, 25.77 and 11.10 is: 16.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.19 : 25.77 = 11.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.19/25.77 = 11.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.19x = 25.77 × 11.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.19x = 286.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286.02/17.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.64

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