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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.32, 23.92 and 14.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.32, 23.92 and 14.28 is: 19.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.32 : 23.92 = 14.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.32/23.92 = 14.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.32x = 23.92 × 14.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.32x = 341.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341.58/17.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.72

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