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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.14, 23.48 and 16.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.14, 23.48 and 16.84 is: 23.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.14 : 23.48 = 16.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.14/23.48 = 16.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.14x = 23.48 × 16.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.14x = 395.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395.40/17.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.07

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