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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.17, 23.69 and 9.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.17, 23.69 and 9.89 is: 13.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.17 : 23.69 = 9.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.17/23.69 = 9.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.17x = 23.69 × 9.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.17x = 234.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234.21/17.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.64

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