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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.01, 23.49 and 13.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.01, 23.49 and 13.38 is: 18.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.01 : 23.49 = 13.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.01/23.49 = 13.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.01x = 23.49 × 13.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.01x = 314.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314.30/17.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.48

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