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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.23, 25.66 and 17.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.23, 25.66 and 17.15 is: 25.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.23 : 25.66 = 17.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.23/25.66 = 17.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.23x = 25.66 × 17.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.23x = 439.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439.98/17.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.54

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