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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.32, 23.89 and 13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.32, 23.89 and 13 is: 17.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.32 : 23.89 = 13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.32/23.89 = 13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.32x = 23.89 × 13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.32x = 310.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310.57/17.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.93

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