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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.18, 23.69 and 10.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.18, 23.69 and 10.71 is: 14.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.18 : 23.69 = 10.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.18/23.69 = 10.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.18x = 23.69 × 10.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.18x = 253.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253.72/17.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.77

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