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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.27, 25.92 and 12.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.27, 25.92 and 12.23 is: 18.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.27 : 25.92 = 12.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.27/25.92 = 12.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.27x = 25.92 × 12.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.27x = 316.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316.87/17.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.35

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