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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.05, 23.57 and 15.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.05, 23.57 and 15.01 is: 20.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.05 : 23.57 = 15.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.05/23.57 = 15.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.05x = 23.57 × 15.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.05x = 353.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353.79/17.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.75

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