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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.31, 25.95 and 9.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.31, 25.95 and 9.70 is: 14.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.31 : 25.95 = 9.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.31/25.95 = 9.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.31x = 25.95 × 9.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.31x = 251.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251.72/17.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.54

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