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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.36, 23.96 and 14.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.36, 23.96 and 14.07 is: 19.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.36 : 23.96 = 14.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.36/23.96 = 14.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.36x = 23.96 × 14.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.36x = 337.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337.05/17.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.42

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