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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17, 23.41 and 13.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17, 23.41 and 13.92 is: 19.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17 : 23.41 = 13.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17/23.41 = 13.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17x = 23.41 × 13.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17x = 325.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325.87/17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.17

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