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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.13, 23.50 and 15.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.13, 23.50 and 15.60 is: 21.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.13 : 23.50 = 15.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.13/23.50 = 15.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.13x = 23.50 × 15.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.13x = 366.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366.60/17.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.40

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