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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.15, 23.59 and 14.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.15, 23.59 and 14.41 is: 19.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.15 : 23.59 = 14.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.15/23.59 = 14.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.15x = 23.59 × 14.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.15x = 339.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339.98/17.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.83

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