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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.30, 25.96 and 8.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.30, 25.96 and 8.28 is: 12.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.30 : 25.96 = 8.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.30/25.96 = 8.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.30x = 25.96 × 8.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.30x = 215.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215.03/17.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.43

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