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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.34, 23.92 and 11.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.34, 23.92 and 11.51 is: 15.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.34 : 23.92 = 11.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.34/23.92 = 11.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.34x = 23.92 × 11.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.34x = 275.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275.32/17.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.88

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