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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.25, 25.88 and 12.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.25, 25.88 and 12.74 is: 19.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.25 : 25.88 = 12.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.25/25.88 = 12.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.25x = 25.88 × 12.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.25x = 329.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329.61/17.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.11

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