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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.30, 51.47 and 17.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.30, 51.47 and 17.17 is: 25.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.30 : 51.47 = 17.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.30/51.47 = 17.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.30x = 51.47 × 17.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.30x = 884.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884.02/34.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.77

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