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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.70, 25.17 and 17.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.70, 25.17 and 17.70 is: 25.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.70 : 25.17 = 17.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.70/25.17 = 17.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.70x = 25.17 × 17.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.70x = 445.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445.51/17.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.17

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