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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.28, 25.97 and 15.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.28, 25.97 and 15.51 is: 23.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.28 : 25.97 = 15.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.28/25.97 = 15.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.28x = 25.97 × 15.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.28x = 402.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402.79/17.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.31

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