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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.10, 23.58 and 11.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.10, 23.58 and 11.90 is: 16.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.10 : 23.58 = 11.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.10/23.58 = 11.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.10x = 23.58 × 11.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.10x = 280.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280.60/17.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.41

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