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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.02, 23.39 and 15.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.02, 23.39 and 15.44 is: 21.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.02 : 23.39 = 15.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.02/23.39 = 15.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.02x = 23.39 × 15.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.02x = 361.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361.12/17.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.22

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