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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.34, 23.96 and 14.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.34, 23.96 and 14.75 is: 20.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.34 : 23.96 = 14.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.34/23.96 = 14.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.34x = 23.96 × 14.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.34x = 353.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353.41/17.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.38

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