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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.29, 25.91 and 7.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.29, 25.91 and 7.66 is: 11.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.29 : 25.91 = 7.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.29/25.91 = 7.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.29x = 25.91 × 7.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.29x = 198.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198.50/17.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.48

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