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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.39, 23.92 and 15.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.39, 23.92 and 15.34 is: 21.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.39 : 23.92 = 15.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.39/23.92 = 15.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.39x = 23.92 × 15.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.39x = 366.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366.92/17.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.10

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