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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.30, 23.86 and 10.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.30, 23.86 and 10.39 is: 14.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.30 : 23.86 = 10.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.30/23.86 = 10.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.30x = 23.86 × 10.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.30x = 247.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247.82/17.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.33

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