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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.28, 25.81 and 15.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.28, 25.81 and 15.75 is: 23.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.28 : 25.81 = 15.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.28/25.81 = 15.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.28x = 25.81 × 15.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.28x = 406.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406.51/17.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.52

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