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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.33, 25.99 and 7.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.33, 25.99 and 7.18 is: 10.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.33 : 25.99 = 7.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.33/25.99 = 7.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.33x = 25.99 × 7.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.33x = 186.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186.57/17.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.77

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