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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.27, 23.81 and 13.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.27, 23.81 and 13.80 is: 19.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.27 : 23.81 = 13.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.27/23.81 = 13.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.27x = 23.81 × 13.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.27x = 328.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328.51/17.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.03

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