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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.15, 23.59 and 13.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.15, 23.59 and 13.04 is: 17.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.15 : 23.59 = 13.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.15/23.59 = 13.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.15x = 23.59 × 13.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.15x = 307.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307.61/17.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.94

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