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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.31, 25.95 and 7.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.31, 25.95 and 7.16 is: 10.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.31 : 25.95 = 7.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.31/25.95 = 7.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.31x = 25.95 × 7.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.31x = 185.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185.87/17.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.74

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