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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.20, 25.82 and 13.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.20, 25.82 and 13.64 is: 20.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.20 : 25.82 = 13.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.20/25.82 = 13.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.20x = 25.82 × 13.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.20x = 352.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352.18/17.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.48

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