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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.33, 25.88 and 15.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.33, 25.88 and 15.20 is: 22.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.33 : 25.88 = 15.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.33/25.88 = 15.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.33x = 25.88 × 15.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.33x = 393.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393.27/17.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.70

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