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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.33, 23.85 and 14.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.33, 23.85 and 14.09 is: 19.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.33 : 23.85 = 14.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.33/23.85 = 14.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.33x = 23.85 × 14.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.33x = 336.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336.05/17.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.39

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