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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.30, 25.95 and 9.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.30, 25.95 and 9.28 is: 13.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.30 : 25.95 = 9.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.30/25.95 = 9.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.30x = 25.95 × 9.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.30x = 240.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240.88/17.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.93

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