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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.16, 23.54 and 17.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.16, 23.54 and 17.04 is: 23.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.16 : 23.54 = 17.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.16/23.54 = 17.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.16x = 23.54 × 17.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.16x = 401.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401.12/17.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.38

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