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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.31, 25.86 and 13.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.31, 25.86 and 13.29 is: 19.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.31 : 25.86 = 13.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.31/25.86 = 13.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.31x = 25.86 × 13.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.31x = 343.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343.68/17.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.85

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