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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.37, 25.84 and 17.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.37, 25.84 and 17.07 is: 25.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.37 : 25.84 = 17.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.37/25.84 = 17.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.37x = 25.84 × 17.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.37x = 441.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441.05/17.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.39

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