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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.17, 23.65 and 13.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.17, 23.65 and 13.53 is: 18.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.17 : 23.65 = 13.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.17/23.65 = 13.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.17x = 23.65 × 13.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.17x = 319.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319.98/17.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.64

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