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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.30, 23.88 and 10.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.30, 23.88 and 10.83 is: 14.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.30 : 23.88 = 10.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.30/23.88 = 10.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.30x = 23.88 × 10.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.30x = 258.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258.56/17.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.95

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