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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.25, 25.85 and 11.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.25, 25.85 and 11.53 is: 17.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.25 : 25.85 = 11.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.25/25.85 = 11.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.25x = 25.85 × 11.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.25x = 298.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298.05/17.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.28

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