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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.02, 23.47 and 13.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.02, 23.47 and 13.15 is: 18.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.02 : 23.47 = 13.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.02/23.47 = 13.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.02x = 23.47 × 13.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.02x = 308.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308.63/17.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.13

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