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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.33, 25.97 and 9.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.33, 25.97 and 9.27 is: 13.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.33 : 25.97 = 9.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.33/25.97 = 9.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.33x = 25.97 × 9.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.33x = 240.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240.70/17.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.89

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