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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.01, 23.43 and 15.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.01, 23.43 and 15.06 is: 20.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.01 : 23.43 = 15.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.01/23.43 = 15.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.01x = 23.43 × 15.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.01x = 352.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352.86/17.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.74

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