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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.08, 23.57 and 9.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.08, 23.57 and 9.80 is: 13.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.08 : 23.57 = 9.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.08/23.57 = 9.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.08x = 23.57 × 9.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.08x = 230.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230.82/17.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.52

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