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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.19, 25.83 and 15.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.19, 25.83 and 15.40 is: 23.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.19 : 25.83 = 15.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.19/25.83 = 15.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.19x = 25.83 × 15.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.19x = 397.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397.81/17.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.14

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