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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.31, 25.94 and 11.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.31, 25.94 and 11.60 is: 17.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.31 : 25.94 = 11.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.31/25.94 = 11.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.31x = 25.94 × 11.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.31x = 300.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300.72/17.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.37

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