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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.33, 23.94 and 15.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.33, 23.94 and 15.71 is: 21.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.33 : 23.94 = 15.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.33/23.94 = 15.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.33x = 23.94 × 15.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.33x = 375.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375.98/17.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.70

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