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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.27, 23.70 and 17.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.27, 23.70 and 17.19 is: 23.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.27 : 23.70 = 17.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.27/23.70 = 17.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.27x = 23.70 × 17.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.27x = 407.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407.40/17.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.60

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