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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.23, 23.80 and 13.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.23, 23.80 and 13.16 is: 18.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.23 : 23.80 = 13.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.23/23.80 = 13.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.23x = 23.80 × 13.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.23x = 313.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313.13/17.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.17

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