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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.25, 25.86 and 13.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.25, 25.86 and 13.19 is: 19.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.25 : 25.86 = 13.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.25/25.86 = 13.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.25x = 25.86 × 13.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.25x = 341.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341.09/17.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.77

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