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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.25, 25.68 and 15.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.25, 25.68 and 15.65 is: 23.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.25 : 25.68 = 15.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.25/25.68 = 15.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.25x = 25.68 × 15.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.25x = 401.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401.76/17.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.29

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