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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.28, 25.95 and 11.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.28, 25.95 and 11.27 is: 16.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.28 : 25.95 = 11.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.28/25.95 = 11.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.28x = 25.95 × 11.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.28x = 292.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292.33/17.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.92

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