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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.17, 23.72 and 14.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.17, 23.72 and 14.11 is: 19.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.17 : 23.72 = 14.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.17/23.72 = 14.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.17x = 23.72 × 14.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.17x = 334.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334.60/17.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.49

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