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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.39, 23.97 and 13.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.39, 23.97 and 13.07 is: 18.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.39 : 23.97 = 13.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.39/23.97 = 13.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.39x = 23.97 × 13.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.39x = 313.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313.29/17.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.02

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