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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.29, 23.86 and 10.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.29, 23.86 and 10.01 is: 13.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.29 : 23.86 = 10.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.29/23.86 = 10.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.29x = 23.86 × 10.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.29x = 238.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238.84/17.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.81

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