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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.33, 23.93 and 13.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.33, 23.93 and 13.65 is: 18.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.33 : 23.93 = 13.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.33/23.93 = 13.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.33x = 23.93 × 13.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.33x = 326.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326.58/17.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.85

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