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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.12, 23.60 and 10.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.12, 23.60 and 10.97 is: 15.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.12 : 23.60 = 10.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.12/23.60 = 10.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.12x = 23.60 × 10.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.12x = 258.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258.89/17.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.12

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