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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.02, 23.48 and 9.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.02, 23.48 and 9.74 is: 13.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.02 : 23.48 = 9.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.02/23.48 = 9.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.02x = 23.48 × 9.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.02x = 228.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228.69/17.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.44

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