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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.09, 23.57 and 10.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.09, 23.57 and 10.17 is: 14.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.09 : 23.57 = 10.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.09/23.57 = 10.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.09x = 23.57 × 10.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.09x = 239.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239.66/17.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.03

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