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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.29, 23.83 and 14.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.29, 23.83 and 14.83 is: 20.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.29 : 23.83 = 14.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.29/23.83 = 14.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.29x = 23.83 × 14.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.29x = 353.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353.30/17.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.43

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