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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.00, 23.43 and 13.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.00, 23.43 and 13.35 is: 18.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.00 : 23.43 = 13.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.00/23.43 = 13.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.00x = 23.43 × 13.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.00x = 312.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312.79/17.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.40

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