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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.01, 23.45 and 12.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.01, 23.45 and 12.15 is: 16.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.01 : 23.45 = 12.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.01/23.45 = 12.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.01x = 23.45 × 12.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.01x = 284.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284.86/17.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.75

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