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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.03, 23.49 and 15.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.03, 23.49 and 15.38 is: 21.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.03 : 23.49 = 15.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.03/23.49 = 15.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.03x = 23.49 × 15.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.03x = 361.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361.28/17.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.21

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