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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.38, 23.98 and 10.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.38, 23.98 and 10.91 is: 15.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.38 : 23.98 = 10.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.38/23.98 = 10.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.38x = 23.98 × 10.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.38x = 261.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261.62/17.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.05

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