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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.36, 25.99 and 15.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.36, 25.99 and 15.70 is: 23.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.36 : 25.99 = 15.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.36/25.99 = 15.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.36x = 25.99 × 15.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.36x = 407.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407.94/17.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.50

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