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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.03, 23.47 and 13.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.03, 23.47 and 13.97 is: 19.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.03 : 23.47 = 13.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.03/23.47 = 13.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.03x = 23.47 × 13.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.03x = 327.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327.88/17.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.25

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