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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.04, 23.45 and 15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.04, 23.45 and 15 is: 20.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.04 : 23.45 = 15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.04/23.45 = 15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.04x = 23.45 × 15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.04x = 351.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351.75/17.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.64

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