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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.30, 25.88 and 12.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.30, 25.88 and 12.17 is: 18.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.30 : 25.88 = 12.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.30/25.88 = 12.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.30x = 25.88 × 12.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.30x = 314.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314.77/17.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.20

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