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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.29, 25.90 and 9.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.29, 25.90 and 9.16 is: 13.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.29 : 25.90 = 9.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.29/25.90 = 9.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.29x = 25.90 × 9.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.29x = 237.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237.16/17.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.72

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