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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.37, 23.94 and 17.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.37, 23.94 and 17.10 is: 23.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.37 : 23.94 = 17.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.37/23.94 = 17.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.37x = 23.94 × 17.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.37x = 409.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409.37/17.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.57

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