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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.21, 25.78 and 15.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.21, 25.78 and 15.95 is: 23.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.21 : 25.78 = 15.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.21/25.78 = 15.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.21x = 25.78 × 15.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.21x = 411.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411.19/17.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.89

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