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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.31, 26.11 and 17.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.31, 26.11 and 17.12 is: 25.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.31 : 26.11 = 17.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.31/26.11 = 17.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.31x = 26.11 × 17.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.31x = 447.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447.07/17.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.82

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