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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.93, 27.07 and 17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.93, 27.07 and 17 is: 25.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.93 : 27.07 = 17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.93/27.07 = 17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.93x = 27.07 × 17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.93x = 460.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460.11/17.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.66

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