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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.19, 25.90 and 14.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.19, 25.90 and 14.65 is: 22.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.19 : 25.90 = 14.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.19/25.90 = 14.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.19x = 25.90 × 14.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.19x = 379.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379.33/17.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.07

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