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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.13, 23.65 and 12.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.13, 23.65 and 12.81 is: 17.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.13 : 23.65 = 12.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.13/23.65 = 12.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.13x = 23.65 × 12.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.13x = 302.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302.96/17.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.69

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