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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.22, 25.90 and 13.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.22, 25.90 and 13.42 is: 20.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.22 : 25.90 = 13.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.22/25.90 = 13.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.22x = 25.90 × 13.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.22x = 347.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347.58/17.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.18

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