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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.10, 23.54 and 13.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.10, 23.54 and 13.46 is: 18.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.10 : 23.54 = 13.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.10/23.54 = 13.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.10x = 23.54 × 13.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.10x = 316.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316.74/17.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.52

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