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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.28, 25.79 and 17.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.28, 25.79 and 17.10 is: 25.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.28 : 25.79 = 17.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.28/25.79 = 17.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.28x = 25.79 × 17.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.28x = 440.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440.92/17.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.52

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