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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.14, 23.68 and 13.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.14, 23.68 and 13.28 is: 18.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.14 : 23.68 = 13.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.14/23.68 = 13.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.14x = 23.68 × 13.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.14x = 314.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314.47/17.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.35

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