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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.08, 23.54 and 10.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.08, 23.54 and 10.94 is: 15.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.08 : 23.54 = 10.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.08/23.54 = 10.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.08x = 23.54 × 10.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.08x = 257.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257.42/17.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.07

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