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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.25, 25.83 and 13.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.25, 25.83 and 13.86 is: 20.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.25 : 25.83 = 13.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.25/25.83 = 13.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.25x = 25.83 × 13.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.25x = 358.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358.00/17.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.75

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