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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.06, 23.54 and 10.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.06, 23.54 and 10.15 is: 14.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.06 : 23.54 = 10.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.06/23.54 = 10.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.06x = 23.54 × 10.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.06x = 238.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238.93/17.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.01

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