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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.30, 23.84 and 13.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.30, 23.84 and 13.40 is: 18.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.30 : 23.84 = 13.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.30/23.84 = 13.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.30x = 23.84 × 13.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.30x = 319.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319.45/17.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.47

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