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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.36, 23.94 and 11.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.36, 23.94 and 11.20 is: 15.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.36 : 23.94 = 11.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.36/23.94 = 11.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.36x = 23.94 × 11.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.36x = 268.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268.13/17.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.45

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