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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.16, 23.66 and 10.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.16, 23.66 and 10.68 is: 14.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.16 : 23.66 = 10.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.16/23.66 = 10.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.16x = 23.66 × 10.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.16x = 252.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252.60/17.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.72

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