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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.23, 25.78 and 12.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.23, 25.78 and 12.70 is: 19.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.23 : 25.78 = 12.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.23/25.78 = 12.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.23x = 25.78 × 12.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.23x = 327.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327.41/17.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.00

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