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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.02, 23.47 and 14.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.02, 23.47 and 14.30 is: 19.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.02 : 23.47 = 14.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.02/23.47 = 14.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.02x = 23.47 × 14.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.02x = 335.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335.62/17.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.72

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