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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.15, 23.66 and 9.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.15, 23.66 and 9.37 is: 12.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.15 : 23.66 = 9.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.15/23.66 = 9.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.15x = 23.66 × 9.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.15x = 221.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221.79/17.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.94

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